Nathan Lane Says Homophobia Blocked Him From ‘Space Jam,’ ‘Seinfeld’ Roles

“I don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but I can’t help but think that it played a part,” the actor shares

Nathan Lane (Getty Images)
Nathan Lane (Getty Images)

Nathan Lane says homophobia may have impacted his chances to star in major Hollywood films and TV shows, including “Space Jam” and “Seinfeld.”

“I don’t know what goes on behind closed doors, but I can’t help but think it played a part,” the legendary Tony and Emmy award-winning actor said in an interview with Vanity Fair,” I was told it did impact a movie that I didn’t really care about: ‘Space Jam.’ I was up for the part that the guy from ‘Seinfeld’ [Wayne Knight] wound up playing.”

He continued: “I was up for that part.

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