Matt Bomer Cast In Anything As Transgender Woman

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The casting of actors in roles that don't match their identities has long been controversial. For example, a number of movies have been criticized for casting white people as people of color. Most recently, the Tim McNeil film Anything came under fire for casting Matt Bomer, a cisgender man, as a transgender woman. Many believe the part should have gone to an actual trans woman, especially since this group is already underrepresented in the film industry.

Matt Bomer playing a trans woman is the perfect example of how cis gay men throw us under the bus for capitalism and assimilation.
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) August 28, 2016

Before Matt Bomer's tearful speeches about playing a trans, I hope someone shows him his interviews about not getting work for being gay
— Ira Madison III (@ira) August 30, 2016

You trying to tell a story that is best told by a trans person is you not being aware of those barriers. @MattBomer pic.twitter.com/5br5MwbtcX
— Griselda Blanco (@Sanniel) August 30, 2016

Others are lamenting that Bomer did not appear to want to engage in conversations about the casting decision. Trans actress Jamie Clayton claims he blocked her.

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It's sad that this happens instead of wanting to have a conversation about how to help. #transisbeautiful @MattBomer pic.twitter.com/k4Qpap5dLW
— Jamie Clayton (@MsJamieClayton) August 30, 2016

Matt Bomer who is playing a trans woman, is blocking trans actresses who want to talk to him.

Good look, bro. Good look.
— Thirty Helens (@30_Helens) August 30, 2016

But some are saying that Bomer was a good choice as a gay man and trans ally.

You should appreciate @MattBomer , gay and a strong LGBTQ ally, who will take on the role with intelligence, sensibility and awareness.
— it won't be soon (@mecorusso) August 30, 2016

We know that you are a sensitive man and a talented actor,you must keep on smiling,we love and support you unconditionally !
? @MattBomer
— Pier (@freebornpier) August 30, 2016

In the film, Bomer plays a sex worker who forms an unlikely friendship with a suicidal widow, according to Variety. Mark Ruffalo will serve as executive producer, along with Robert Halmi and Jim Reeve.

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