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Nathan Lane Lost Out on ‘Space Jam’ Role Because Director Thought He Was ‘Too Gay to Play the Part’

Nathan Lane explained why he wasn't cast in 'Space Jam.'

Lane detailed how he actually lost out on roles — specifically one of which was “ Space Jam ” — after leading the comedy about a proud queer couple forced back into closet for the benefit of their heteronormative son and his would-be fiancée’s conservative family. Yet “Space Jam” director Joe Pytka allegedly deemed Lane “too gay” to star as Michael Jordan’s assistant in the film, which was also released in 1996. Still, Lane — who is now starring in series “Mid-Century Modern” — says that “Hollywood figured out nothing when it comes to me” in terms of casting, even if he has appeared in more unique fare lately.

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