Arabron Osanya, a seasoned actor best known for his role on the popular television show Mother-in-Law and currently starring in Showmax’s new series Faithless has candidly addressed his career choices and explained why he has never taken on gay film roles.
He clarified that his decision is not rooted in prejudice but rather in a desire for authenticity in his portrayals.
“I would not act a gay character, not because I have any issue or have anything against them, but the reason why I would not play a gay character is because I don’t understand it. I have to understand what I’m acting to make it real. I don’t understand what being homosexual or gay is and what inspires it. What is its source?” he explained.
Osanya expressed his willingness to consider such roles in the future if he gains a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
“There are a number of people even in Hollywood who have acted gay characters and convinced people they are even though they are not,” Osanya stated in an interview with Buzz Central.