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Andrew Scott Defends Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles at TIFF

The actor discusses his role in Elsinore and addresses prejudice against LGBTQ+ performers taking on heterosexual parts.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 12 Sept 2026 · updated 2d ago

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  1. Andrew Scott Gets Candid at TIFF About ‘Elsinore’ and People Against Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles: ‘That’s Just Prejudice’ Variety ·
  2. Andrew Scott Knew How to Play Hamlet, but ‘Elsinore’ Required Him to Channel Another Actor IndieWire

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