June 12th 2024.
In the early days of his career, beloved Hollywood actor Matt Bomer faced a major setback due to his sexuality. Despite his immense talent, he was passed over for the role of Superman in the film Superman: Flyby, which sadly never came to fruition. Bomer publicly came out as gay in 2012 and has since forged an incredibly successful career playing diverse and authentic LGBTQ+ characters on screen. However, he recently revealed that his sexuality did indeed have a negative impact on his career, particularly in the early days.
During a recent interview, Bomer shared that he had auditioned multiple times for the role of Superman, which was originally set to be directed by Brett Ratner and written by J.J. Abrams. Despite being the director's top choice for the role, the project ultimately fell through and Bomer believes that his sexuality played a role in this decision. At the time, the industry was still in a place where being openly gay could be used against an actor, and Bomer believes this may have been a factor in him losing the role.
In 2003, Brett Ratner left the project due to difficulty casting the role of Superman. At the time, reports claimed that Bomer had been chosen over actor Brendan Fraser, but the studio ultimately rejected him. Bomer was relatively unknown in the industry at the time, having only appeared in a single episode of All My Children. However, his starring role in the popular series White Collar and his upcoming role in Magic Mike had him on the brink of mainstream fame.
Despite the potential risks, Bomer chose to come out as gay in 2012, just as his career was taking off. He felt it was important to be true to himself and serve as a role model for others. And now, his career is thriving. He recently appeared in the Oscar-nominated film Maestro and is living out his superhero dreams as the voice of the Flash in DC Animation's Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths.
But perhaps the most exciting news for fans of Bomer's work is the upcoming White Collar reboot, in which he will reprise his role as charming con artist Neal Caffrey. According to co-star Tim DeKay, the script for the reboot is fantastic and will both satisfy longtime fans and introduce the show to new viewers.
Despite the challenges he faced early on in his career, Bomer's talent and authenticity have led him to great success in Hollywood. And he has found love and a family with his husband Simon Halls, whom he married in 2012. Bomer hopes that his journey can serve as inspiration for others and is grateful for the opportunity to be his true self in both his personal and professional life.
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