Do you think it is only acceptable to cast gay actors to play gay characters, or it is acceptable for actors of any sexuality to play gay characters?

Do you think it is only acceptable to cast gay actors to play gay characters, or it is acceptable for actors of any sexuality to play gay characters? Published on 9 December 2019 → Survey conducted on 9 December 2019 on 2424 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It is only acceptable to cast gay actors to play gay characters

It is acceptable for actors of any sexuality to play gay characters

81%

Don't know

14%

It is only acceptable to cast gay actors to play gay characters

It is acceptable for actors of any sexuality to play gay characters

81%

Don't know

14%

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