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Brian Damage · 12-17-2007, 11:58 PM

Ted Danson's first gay movie role came after his actress wife suggested he'd be perfect for the part. Mary Steenburgen was among those first considered for new film The Amateurs but when she turned the movie down, she told producers her husband would be perfect as closeted gay character Moose.

Danson was stunned to discover his wife thought he'd make a great gay guy - but he quickly realized the part was perfect for him.

He says, "Mary went to the producers and said, 'Forget about me, you've got to come see my husband.' It was a little scary that it was my wife who said that, but nevertheless... I said, 'Why wouldn't you suggest me for a Chuck Norris role?'

"But she knows me well. It was really fun to do. My fix on Moose is he went to a Broadway show once early on in his life and has an inkling he's gay but he may never have had sex with a man. He's just an innocent."

In the quirky movie, Danson, Jeff Bridges and Joe Pantoliano play small town citizens who come together to make an adult film.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Brian Damage · 12-18-2007, 01:09 AM

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samanddiane4eva · 12-18-2007, 10:06 AM

I just really LOLed when I read this. The trailer gave me a slight inkling that he could be playing a gay character, but I'm glad to know for sure.

chipsaugratin · 12-21-2007, 02:02 PM

A good actor, gay or straight, can play any part, straight or gay.

12-17-2007, 11:58 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ted Danson's Wife Suggested Him For Gay Role Ted Danson's first gay movie role came after his actress wife suggested he'd be perfect for the part. Mary Steenburgen was among those first considered for new film The Amateurs but when she turned the movie down, she told producers her husband would be perfect as closeted gay character Moose. Danson was stunned to discover his wife thought he'd make a great gay guy - but he quickly realized the part was perfect for him. He says, "Mary went to the producers and said, 'Forget about me, you've got to come see my husband.' It was a little scary that it was my wife who said that, but nevertheless... I said, 'Why wouldn't you suggest me for a Chuck Norris role?' "But she knows me well. It was really fun to do. My fix on Moose is he went to a Broadway show once early on in his life and has an inkling he's gay but he may never have had sex with a man. He's just an innocent." In the quirky movie, Danson, Jeff Bridges and Joe Pantoliano play small town citizens who come together to make an adult film. (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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12-18-2007, 01:09 AM	#2
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12-18-2007, 10:06 AM	#3
samanddiane4eva Icon credit: Me Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476	I just really LOLed when I read this. The trailer gave me a slight inkling that he could be playing a gay character, but I'm glad to know for sure.

12-21-2007, 02:02 PM	#4
chipsaugratin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 07, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 194	A good actor, gay or straight, can play any part, straight or gay.