Matt Bomer could also be certainly one of Hollywood’s most sought-after movie and tv actors as of late, however he says he misplaced out on a serious position early in his profession after being outed as homosexual.
Showing on The Hollywood Reporter’s “Awards Chatter” podcast Monday, Bomer recalled auditioning many years in the past for the titular position in “Superman: Flyby,” a deliberate movie written by J.J. Abrams and set to be directed by Brett Ratner.
“It looked like I was the director’s choice for the role,” he mentioned, noting that the venture was linked to a three-picture deal he’d lately signed with Warner Bros. “It never came to light.”
When Bomer was requested if his sexuality had been a think about dropping the half, he mentioned, “Yeah, that’s my understanding.”
He continued: “That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you. How, and why, and who [was involved], I don’t know. But yeah, that’s my understanding.”
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Although “Superman: Flyby” by no means materialized, the venture underwent important retooling and finally turned 2006’s “Superman Returns,” directed by Bryan Singer and that includes Brandon Routh because the Man of Metal.
Luckily, Bomer mentioned, he ended up receiving an early script for USA Community’s “White Collar” — which gave him his breakout position — shortly after the “Superman: Flyby” debacle.
The actor, who’s married to movie and TV publicist Simon Halls, got here out publicly in 2012 whereas accepting an award for his HIV/AIDS advocacy work.
“I’d really especially like to thank my beautiful family: Simon, Kit, Walker, Henry,” he mentioned on the time, referring to Halls and the couple’s three sons. “Thank you for teaching me what unconditional love is. You will always be my proudest accomplishment.”
Since then, Bomer has gone on to painting homosexual characters in movies like “The Normal Heart” and “The Boys in the Band.” Final 12 months, he starred reverse Jonathan Bailey within the queer-themed romantic drama “Fellow Travelers,” and is extensively thought-about an Emmy Awards front-runner for his efficiency.
It’s lengthy been rumored that Bomer’s hopes of taking part in Superman had been dashed due to his sexuality, although the actor’s “Awards Chatter” interview seems to be the primary time he’s addressed the hypothesis.
In 2012, E! Information reported that Ratner’s departure had led to “Superman: Flyby” getting scrapped, not Bomer’s sexuality.
“Brett knew Matt was gay. They’re good friends,” a supply informed the outlet. “Matt not being Superman had nothing to do with his sexuality. It was because the director changed.”
Hearken to Bomer talk about “Superman: Flyby” starting across the 19:19 mark under:
