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Exclusive | Guy Pearce doubts he'd be cast as a drag queen in 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' today

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Veteran actor Guy Pearce doubts he could still play a drag queen in a modern retelling of the LGBTQ+ classic 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'.
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  • Pearce, who starred in the 1994 film, says the role may not be given to a cis-gender actor today as Hollywood becomes more inclusive.
  • The Aussie actor is being honored at the Gotham Awards, reflecting on how the industry has evolved in its representation of LGBTQ+ stories and characters.
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Guy Pearce, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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