Arts & Entertainment
Colton Haynes thinks Matt Bomer should be the next Superman
Henry Cavill’s filming schedule sparked speculation the role was up for grabs
Matt Bomer (Screenshot via YouTube)
Rumors have been swirling that Henry Cavill could be out as Superman in the film franchise after he turned down a role in the film “Shazam!” for the Netflix project,” The Witcher.”
The decision sparked discussion on who the next star to portray the role could be.
For Colton Haynes, it would be great to see an out actor don the red cape. Haynes tweeted that he had a specific gay actor in mind.
Wouldn’t it be really incredible to see an out gay actor cast as Superman? @MattBomer has my vote!❤️
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) September 14, 2018
Bomer was almost cast as Superman in the 2006 film “Superman Returns.” The role ultimately went to Brandon Routh.
However, according to new reports Cavill may not be done with the superhero just yet. Cavill posted an Instagram video of himself holding up a Superman action figure which some believed to be a hint that he hasn’t let go of the role.
Dany Garcia, Cavill’s manager, also tweeted “Be peaceful, the cape is still in his closet,” which seemed to hint towards Cavill not leaving the franchise.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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