This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Jim Parsons, Robin De Jesus, Michael Benjamin Washington and Andrew Rannells in a scene from "The Boys in the Band." Parsons, whose character, Michael uses a fair share of the racial, gay, and anti-Semitic slurs, admits he was uncomfortable. Director Joe Mantello, who also helmed the play, agrees that keeping the offensive language helps understand the story and plight of the characters. As Bernard, the only Black member of the group, actor Michael Benjamin Washington believes the language, though painful, is necessary to be truthful and authentic. The original play was a hit, and two years later became a critically acclaimed film.

During an interview on Variety and iHeart's podcast The Big Ticket, the 42-year-old actor recalled making it fairly far when he auditioned for The Mickey Mouse Club as a kid. I had no song prepared, so I just sang the same song that the girl in front of me sang. Despite initially getting the call to head to Florida for a final round of auditions, Bomer didn't end up going. "I was so excited, I had time to prepare, I got a real monologue together, I prepared a song," Bomer said. RELATED CONTENT:Matt Bomer Shares 'White Collar' Revival Update (Exclusive)Matt Bomer on Bringing Queer Representation to Prestige Superhero TVMatt Bomer Had to Let Go of His Vanity for 'The Sinner' Season 3 (Exclusive)

But when it comes to Doom Patrol, the trippy DC Universe series returning for season 2 on HBO Max, he found himself attracted to the pathos imbued in the storytelling. Matt Bomer and Kyle Clements in Doom Patrol. Hes living in closer harmony with the spirit inside of him, Bomer says of the negative energy. Matt Bomer in Doom Patrol. The first three episodes of Doom Patrol season 2 are now streaming on HBO Max.

When Matt Bomer revealed last month that he and White Collar creator Jeff Eastin were "working hard" to make a revival happen, fans were noticeably excited at the prospect of welcoming con man Neal Caffrey back to the small screen. Naturally we had to ask Bomer to offer an update on those conversations to bring White Collar back. During a White Collar cast reunion in May, Bomer confirmed there are "real conversations" about a potential revival. RELATED CONTENT:Is 'White Collar' Coming Back? Matt Bomer Says There Are 'Real Conversations''White Collar': Tiffani Thiessen Says Fans Will Be 'Happy and Pleased' With Series FinaleExclusiveExclusiveImageBylinePhiliana NgThu, 06/25/2020 - 11:06

When activist and playwright Larry Kramer died in May, many remembered his voice -- and the way he spoke out during the AIDS/HIV epidemic, especially as the government looked the other way. Mark Ruffalo in 'The Normal Heart.' After the films debut, Kramer reflected on what adapting the play for the screen meant for the reach and impact of The Normal Heart, which is currently streaming on HBO and HBO Max. Matt Bomer and Mark Ruffalo in 'The Normal Heart.' As far as activism goes, they could pretty much bow down to Larry Kramer and the ACT UP kids because those guys really redefined what activism was, the actor said.