Neil Patrick Harris Explains Why He's Okay with Straight Actors Playing Gay Roles

There has been an ongoing debate for years on whether straight actors should be playing gay roles and now Neil Patrick Harris is sharing his thoughts.
The 47-year-old actor, who is openly gay in real life, has played both straight and gay characters throughout his career.
One of Neil‘s most famous roles, Barney on How I Met Your Mother, was a straight character.
“I think there’s something sexy about casting a straight actor to play a gay role — if they’re willing t