Liberal actor, director and producer Mark Ruffalo — best known for his portrayal of the Hulk in the Marvel universe of films — is under fire by other liberals for casting a cisgender male actor in the role of a transexual sex worker in a new film he’s working on.
The actor’s name is Matt Bomer (“White Collar,” “Magic Mike XXL) and the name of the upcoming film is, “Anything”:
Matt Bomer, John Carroll Lynch to Star in Transgender Drama ‘Anything’ via @variety https://t.co/n2n9TKI6hU
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/sxsmths/status/770728528136601604
Trans actor Jen Richards auditioned for the part, but didn’t get it:
I auditioned for this. I told them they shouldn't have a cis man play a trans woman. They didn't care. https://t.co/T7YFe6OeX9
— Jen Richards (@SmartAssJen) August 28, 2016
When @MattBomer plays a trans sex worker, he is telling the world that underneath it all, trans women like me are still really just men.
— Jen Richards (@SmartAssJen) August 28, 2016
Ruffalo, as executive producer of the film and the guy who cast Bomer in the part, came under attack for his decision:
.@MarkRuffalo lip service to the trans community but when actually money and a job is involved — he hires a cis guy pic.twitter.com/OBcUAMOX2b
— Trans Hollywood (@transhollywood) August 28, 2016
Ruffalo took to Twitter to defend the casting, saying he hears the Trans community sees their pain:
To the Trans community. I hear you. It's wrenching to you see you in this pain. I am glad we are having this conversation. It's time.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
In all honesty I suggested Matt for the role after the profound experience I had with him while making "The Normal Heart".
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
It’s too late to recast the movie because it’s already been shot:
The movie is already shot and Matt poured his heart and soul into this part. Please have a little compassion. We are all learning.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016
Sorry, Hulk … the time for hearing and seeing is over!
https://twitter.com/Spacekatgal/status/771185674972127234
Matt Bomer's casting as a trans woman was a problem, Mark Ruffalo's damage control doesn't seem to be helping: https://t.co/bL6sJNJQb5
— Zack Ford (@ZackFord) September 1, 2016
Typical liberal Hollywood. They lecture America about the underrepresentation of Trans and African-American and women in the film industry, but it’s liberal Hollywood that makes these decisions.
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