Quote Originally Posted by XXXWriterDude View Post
...They are seldom given the opportunity to stretch their acting muscles, because studio execs say that people can't believe gay men playing romantic leads.

Yet it's perfectly permissible for straight men to play gay roles? Look at Brokeback Mountain, Broken Hearts Club, The Birdcage (Hmmm, they all begin with "B", it's a conspiracy!!!). I know it's just the way things are but for a gay actor not being believable as a straight romantic lead is crazy.