Sean Penn says ‘timid and artless policy toward the human imagination’ means he can no longer play gay roles
In an interview the actor blamed cultural climate on casting issues as well as reflecting on his relationship with MadonnaSean Penn says it would be currently impossible for him to play the part of a gay man, as he did in the 2008 film Milk, blaming a “timid and artless” current creative climate.Penn was speaking to the New York Times about his earlier career, and responded to a question asking him if he would now be able to play Harvey Milk, the role for which Penn won a best actor Oscar. Saying that Milk “was the last time I had a good time [on a film set]”, Penn added: “It could not happen in a time like this. It’s a time of tremendous overreach. It’s a timid and artless policy toward the human imagination.” Continue reading...
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