The LGBT community lashed out about the casting of Bomer, saying that a real trans woman should have been cast. Actor-director Mark Ruffalo backed Matt Bomer for casting him in the role of transgender in his upcoming film Anything and said he has poured his heart and soul into the part. Ruffalo, 48, who is an executive producer on the film, addressed the backlash over the White Collar star's involvement in the film on Twitter. — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016In all honesty I suggested Matt for the role after the profound experience I had with him while making "The Normal Heart". — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016Ruffalo's comments came after members of the LGBT community lashed out about the casting of Bomer, saying that a real trans woman should have been cast in the film, reported People magazine.

Source: dna September 03, 2016 08:12 UTC