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Scarlett Johansson is under fire from critics for his next project with Rupert Sanders, the director of "Ghost in the Shell"
The actress will play in the biopic "Rub & Tug" based on the Story of Dante. "Tex" Gill. Gill was a trans crime boss in the 1970s who ran several illegal massage parlors. In real life, Gill lived his life as a trans man, which led many people to wonder why an actor was not considered for this role.
When the Bustle website reached out to Johansson's representative voice concerns, he was sent this response from the actress: "Tell them that they can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto. , and Felicity Huffman's representatives to comment. "
Trace Lysette, best known for his work on "Transparent," took to Twitter to express his anger. "I would not be so upset if I found myself in the same rooms as Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett for cis roles," she wrote. "But we know that it is not the case … A mess."
The actress Jamie Clayton of "Sense8" and "The Neon Demon" also wrote about her disappointment, stating, "The actors who are trans get it. not even audition for anything other than ROLES OF TRANS CHARACIES. "
There is also confusion around the concept of "Rub & Tug" which, when it is announced, does not specify that "Tex" is identified as a man. The problem has only made it worse.
Variety reached out to Johansson's representatives for comment. 19659019] Leave a comment
