Bomer, an openly gay actor, secured the role of a transgender sex worker in a film adaptation of Anything, a play by Timothy McNeil, produced by Mark Ruffalo. — Ezra Pereyra (@ezra_pereyra) August 30, 2016trans roles should go to trans actors trans roles should go to trans actors trans roles should go to trans actors trans roles should go to t — cat stark (@punktonystark) August 30, 2016Among those expressing their disagreement with Ruffalo’s casting choice was transgender actress Jamie Clayton. — 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, 2016@Vodstok The movie is already shot and Matt poured his heart and soul into this part. — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 31, 2016Jen Richards, a trans actress said she auditioned for the role in the film, but was unsuccessful.

Source: National Post September 01, 2016 19:41 UTC