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Article: On his own terms: for director James L. Brooks, authentic gay content has always been a priority. (director of 'As Good As It Gets')(Brief Article)(Cover Story)(Interview)
- Article from:
- The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
- Article date:
- December 23, 1997
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When James L. Brooks was casting the gay role of Simon Nye in As Good As It Gets, he set out in search of a gay actor. "I just wanted it to have integrity," he says. "I didn't want it to be glib. I didn't want to treat it the way it's always been treated."
In fact, when Brooks chose Greg Kinnear for the part, he thought the actor was gay. Once filming began, however, Kinnear informed Brooks of his wedding plans. "It was a bummer for me," the director recalls, laughing. "I guess I didn't look as enthusiastic as I should have when a guy tells me he's in love."
Simon may be played by a straight man, but Brooks still believes Simon's spirit is genuinely ...
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