Actor Matt Bomer: I Lost ‘Superman’ Role Because I’m Gay, My Sexuality Was ‘Weaponized’ Against Me

film in the early 2000s because he was outed as gay, saying his sexuality was “weaponized” against him.

“I went in on a cattle call for Superman, and then it turned into a four-month audition experience,” Bomer“I was auditioning again, and again, and again, and flying out to New York, and doing chemistry reads, and flying out to L.A., and doing chemistry reads, back to New York, flying back to L.A. to do a screen test, and it looked like I was the director’s choice for the role,” he added.

“That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you,” themagazine that he believes coming out as gay has “cost” him career opportunities in Hollywood. “There are definitely more opportunities for gay actors than ever before – but there’s still a price to pay for being out,” he said at the time.

“I came out at a time when it was very risky to do so,” Bomer added. “I had a studio film that was about to premiere, and a television series coming out. But to me it was more important to be my most authentic self, both for my family, and for myself.”George Clooney, Julia Roberts Warn 'Democracy' at Stake if Trump WinsExclusive — Watch: Possible Trump VP Pick Sen. J.D.

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