Andrew Scott Gets Candid at TIFF About ‘Elsinore’ and People Against Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles: ‘That’s Just Prejudice’

Actor Andrew Scott addressed the casting of gay actors in straight roles during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). In his comments, Scott characterized the opposition to gay actors portraying heterosexual characters as a form of prejudice. The discussion took place alongside the festival debut of his latest film, 'Elsinore.'

Directed by Simon Stone, 'Elsinore' follows a premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. Scott’s performance in the film has generated significant industry attention, with observers questioning if the role could lead to historic recognition for the Irish actor.