- Eric McCormack is a Canadian television actor
- He is best known as "Will" from 'Will & Grace'
- THIS is his take on straight actors being represented
Eric McCormack, the straight actor who won hearts as the charming gay lawyer Will Truman on "Will & Grace," has just dropped a bombshell on the casting debate that's got everyone talking! In a juicy interview on British TV, McCormack dished out his unfiltered thoughts, and we've got the scoop!
Straight Talk on Gay Roles
The buzz started on ITV's 'Good Morning Britain' when co-host Susanna Reid put McCormack in the hot seat. "What's your take on straight actors snagging gay parts?" she quizzed. McCormack didn't hold back, saying, "I didn't become an actor to play myself. It's all about stepping into someone else's shoes!"
McCormack threw in a zinger that Broadway would be a ghost town if gay actors couldn't play straight. "It's what we do!" he exclaimed, defending his craft with the passion of a true thespian.
McCormack reminisced about 'Will & Grace,' the sitcom that was more than just laughs. It was a cultural touchstone that brought LGBT lives into the living room. "I carried the spirit and message of my gay friends," he proudly declared.
When co-host Ed Balls asked if McCormack would still bag the role of Will today, he quipped, "They'd have to ask if I'm gay in the casting room, which they just can't do!" He stood firm on the belief that talent trumps all. "The best person for the role should get it, period," he said with a wink.
'Will & Grace,' the brainchild of Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, was a game-changer. With its quirky mix of gay and straight urbanites, it broke barriers and hearts from 1998 to 2020.
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So, there you have it, folks! Eric McCormack has stirred the pot, and now it's your turn to weigh in. Should actors stick to their own lane, or is acting all about the transformation? Sound off in the comments!
