Guy Pearce Apologizes for Questioning the Roles Trans Actors Can Play: ‘I Understand How It’s Insensitive’

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Guy Pearce raised a question around trans actors playing both trans and non-trans characters in a now-deleted tweet.

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Guy Pearce has apologised for making a controversial statement about transgender actors. Earlier this week, the Australian actor took to Twitter to share a message in which he questioned the roles "trans folk" can play. "A question - if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?" he asked.

Guy Pearce has apologised after sparking a social media debate about transgender acting roles.The Australian actor, who famously portrayed a drag queen in 1994’s The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, recently came under fire for questioning whether or not only transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender roles.Pearce tweeted on Monday (March 27): “A question – if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?“Surely that will limit your career as an actor? Isn’t the point of an actor to be able to play anyone outside your own world?”While many of Pearce’s followers agreed with him, others argued that trans actors should be prioritised for trans roles, due to the current lack of opportunities in film and television.“Okay, so if this debate is actually about trans actors not getting the opportunities to work like other actors do, then let’s be clear about that and state that precisely,’ Pearce replied to one person.“Also, why should one’s personal position be relevant when it comes to casting? That’s private. It’s our own business.

LA Confidential and Memento star Guy Pearce has made a lengthy apology after tweeting about the debate around roles for trans actors.