- The movie 'Philadelphia' caused a lot of controversy
- Tom Hanks played the leading role
- This is what he thinks today
The 1994 film "Philadelphia" sparked polarized reactions. This Hollywood drama revolves around a homosexual lawyer grappling with AIDS.
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Hollywood star Tom Hanks (67) earned an Oscar for his stellar performance in 'Philadelphia.' However, in a recent interview with 'New York Times Magazine,' he disclosed that today, he would decline the same role.
"Let's address 'could a straight man do what I did in Philadelphia now?' No, and rightly so." He justifies his statement as follows: "I don't think people would accept the inauthenticity of a straight guy playing a gay guy."
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"It's not a crime, it's not boohoo that someone would say we are going to demand more of a movie in the modern realm of authenticity.", continues the 67-year-old. 'Philadelphia' stirred significant controversy in the USA upon its release, leading to protests by Christian groups during the film's premiere.
