Tom Hanks, 65, is speaking out about playing a gay character in the film Philadelphia as a straight actor in a new interview.
There's been no shortage of controversy surrounding actors playing characters who belong to communities that they don't. Whether it's a character in the transgender community, a character of a different race, or a character with a disability, there's frequently debates about whether actors should be playing particular roles. Tom Hanks is the latest actor to speak out about this issue.
