Will Hollywood ever cast an openly gay actor as a franchise headliner?

Think back to when Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond.

Can you imagine the controversy at the casting of a Ginger Bond?

Now imagine what would happen if the studio cast a gay actor as James Bond?

Now, there is no reason why a gay actor could not play James Bond.

In fact, he was widely rumoured to play James Bond at some point in the future.

Speaking to The Guardian last year, Everett said, Its not that advisable, to be honest.

It just doesnt work and youre going to hit a brick wall at some point.

For a taste, simply look back to 2006.

However, the newspaper, magazine and Internet speculation continued, with reports even queryingSupermanactor Brandon Rouths sexuality.

It is no surprise that many actors have kept their sexuality such a secret.

It is not a recent occurrence either.

As a matter of note, Richard Chamberlain was the first Jason Bourne.

There are exceptions, however.

Sir Ian McKellen has long been an advocate of gay rights.

It also seems to help that Sir Ian is a widely respected and well established actor.

In fact, I dont seem to recall any outcry when he was cast as either Gandalf or Magneto.

where does this leave gay actors in the near future?

More importantly, why in the 21st century is this still the case?

Im not that naive to think that that doesnt play into it.

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