AceShowbiz - Jeremy Strong, known for his portrayal of Kendall Roy on "Succession", has shared his thoughts on the casting of straight actors in gay roles. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, he acknowledged the validity of concerns raised by the LGBTQ community, stating that "it's absolutely valid."

"I'm sort of old fashioned, maybe, in the belief that, fundamentally, it's [about] a person's artistry," Strong explained. "Great artists, historically, have been able to, as it were, change the stamp of their nature. That's your job as an actor."

While not advocating for the exclusive casting of gay actors in gay roles, Strong emphasized the importance of giving more weight to their considerations. "The task, in a way, is to render something that is not necessarily your native habitat," he said.

Strong's perspective aligns with that of Stanley Tucci, who previously stated that the casting of straight actors in gay roles is acceptable as long as it's done with respect and understanding.

"What I do feel, whoever plays any part ever, is that you have to take these things as seriously as you take your own life," Strong added. "These people and their struggles and the experiences you're trying to render are not a plaything."

Strong, who portrays Roy Cohn in the upcoming biopic "The Apprentice", has expressed his commitment to understanding and faithfully representing the character's complex nature, regardless of his own personal experiences.