![]() ![]() Uta Briesewitz (“The Wheel of Time,” “Stranger Things,” “The Wire”) is a former cinematographer who now works as a director, helming Episodes 6 and 8. A precious gift to us as actors, but also - and crucially - a gift for the viewer at home and the future queer roles that follow in their wake.”Ĭertainly, that these actors live gay lives made it easier to accomplish work brimming with authenticity. “Avy is right!” Bailey wrote via email about his role. And I would almost assume - what a gift for them.” ![]() It’s just the way it should be,” Kaufman says. Kaufman is thankful Hollywood has evolved in the nearly 25 years since she cast “Brokeback Mountain.” Now the industry has numerous out actors, some of whom are bona fide stars. “But in my little box, it was a requirement because they’re gonna tell the story in the purest way. “Who am I, you know?” she says with a chuckle. While Nyswaner says that was his “strong preference, but not a requirement,” Kaufman feels differently. It should be said here that all four principals are out. ![]() I don’t remember any actor going, ‘I’ll do this, but I won’t do that.’” “I think everybody was full force - ‘Whatever you want.’ I don’t remember any restrictions. “You have the discussion, they read the material, they speak with the creatives, and then everybody agrees.” Though she says there were some actors who passed due to the forthright nature of the piece, those ultimately cast were completely invested. Every actor - including supporting and minor players - was told the level of literal and figurative nakedness that would be required of them. ![]()
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