Adam Lambert took to the comments section to voice his disdain over Theo James potentially playing George Michael in a biopic, as he commented under The Advocate’s post, “Yay another straight man playing a gay icon” alongside an eye rolling emoji. Lambert appeared to be referring to a number of straight identifying actors portraying LGBTQ+ icons, such as Taron Egerton starring as Elton John in “Rocketman” and Rami Malek playing Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Of course, the Queen singer’s comment divided opinion, with many responding to his comment with both support and shade. “Name 1 actor who looks more like George than Theo does… Calm down gay people play straight roles too,” one Instagram user hit back. Another agreed with Lambert though, responding, “Would be a more authentic tribute to his life played by a gay actor.”
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However, it sounds like all the discussion may be in vain. Despite Daily Mail’s report, George Michael Entertainment has made it clear Michael’s family have not endorsed any kind of biopic that may or may not be going ahead. “A story has been published stating that George Michael’s family has endorsed a so called ‘biopic’ about his life. On behalf of George’s family and GME we want to make it clear that there is no truth whatsoever in this story, we know nothing about this project and will not be endorsing it in any way,” they said on January 17, per NME.
