Matt Bomer lost the Superman role because of his sexual orientation

The actor’s recent revelation has gained relevance, especially for pride month

He American actor Matt Bomer confessed that he was on the verge of being chosen for the superman rolebut a fact of discrimination in Hollywood He prevented it. Bomer, who in 2012 made public his sexual orientation as gay, and that his sexual orientation It cost him the role of Clark Kent in the film “Superman: Flyby”, written by JJ Abrams.

Bomer explained that he had signed a contract to star in three films with Warner Bros., but believes he was rejected for being gay: «Yes, that is my understanding. “At that time in the industry, something like that could still be used against you.”.

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Bomer’s story is not unique and reflects the persistent challenges faced by LGBTQ+ artists in the entertainment industry. Despite «Superman: Flyby» It was never released, another version of the superhero, «Superman Returns»was released in 2006 with Brandon Routh in the lead role, directed by Bryan Singer.

More recently, director James Gunn has revealed the first image of the actor David Corenswet as Superman for a new movie ‘Iron Man’. Corenswet, known for his roles in the Netflix series “The Politician” and “Hollywood”, takes on his first leading role in the film industry.