Daniel Radcliffe has been vocal about his distaste for homophobia in the past, but now the star of the “Harry Potter” film franchise is gearing up to make a PSA speaking out against the matter and promoting the cause of gay suicide prevention. The actor, who recently participated in a reading of the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really trying and is rumoured to be starring in a forthcoming Broadway revival of the show, said the following of his involvement in the PSA:
Well said, Mr Radcliffe! Here’s a transcription of his words in case this clip disappears, as is sometimes prone to happen on YouTube:
I grew up knowing a lot of gay men and it was just never something that I even thought twice about – that some men were gay and some weren’t…. I think it’s important for somebody from a big, commercial movie series like “Harry Potter” and particularly because I am not gay or bisexual or transgendered…. The fact that I am straight makes not a difference, but… it shows that straight people are incredibly interested and care about this as well… This is probably the thing I’m most passionate about.
The PSA that Radcliffe filmed is for The Trevor Project, a prominent organisation focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Find out how you can support them by visiting their site today.
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NIGHTMARE ALLEY…
Nightmare Alley, based on a 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham, tells the story of Stan, a con turned carnie, who falls in love with Molly, the dark darling of the traveling carnival. Filled with freaks, geeks, lovers and fools, the show considers fate, free-will and the consequences that await when you make the wrong choice.
Set in the dark, shadowy world of a second rate carnival, the novel was the inspiration for a 1947 film featuring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell.
Now, Jonathan Brielle has adapted it for the musical theatre stage and the new musical will receive its world premiere at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in April this year. Of his creation, Brielle says:
Directed by Gilbert Cates, the cast features James Barbour, Mary Gordon Murray, Larry Cedar, Michael McCarty, Melody Butiu, Leslie Stevens, Anise E. Ritchiem and Alet Taylor. It sounds like one to watch….