Yahoo

Nathan Lane Claims He Lost “Space Jam” Role Because Director Thought He Was 'Too Gay to Play the Part'

Nathan Lane claims he lost a Hollywood job opportunity because he was considered "too gay." “Apparently the director [Pytka] saw me hosting the Tony Awards and thought that suggested I was too gay to ...
Variety

Michael Alaimo, ‘Space Jam’ and ‘The China Syndrome’ Actor, Dies at 86

Michael Alaimo, a theater and film actor known for his roles in “Space Jam” and the Oscar-nominated “The China Syndrome,” died Friday, May 2, in Burbank, Calif. He was 86. Alaimo’s death was confirmed ...
Hosted on MSN

Space Jam: 10 Easter Eggs In The Original Fans Never Noticed

While Space Jam: A New Legacy rebooted the Space Jam franchise, many fans still look at the original 1996 movie as the best. With Michael Jordan, arguably the most famous athlete in the world, ...

‘The Thing’ and ‘Space Jam’ actor TK Carter dies at 69

T.K. Carter, a character actor best known for roles in ‘The Thing,’ ‘Space Jam,’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ has died at the age of ...
IndieWire

Nathan Lane Lost Out on ‘Space Jam’ Role Because Director Thought He Was ‘Too Gay to Play the Part’

"Thank God, I didn’t have to do 'Space Jam,'" Lane quipped, adding, "Homophobia is alive and well, still." IndieWire has reached out to representatives for Pytka. Lane added of the challenges “The ...