Brandon Flynn's James Dean biopic has cast his alleged gay lover, the film explained

The long-awaited James Dean biopic about his alleged gay relationship with his roommate has finally cast the lead role. Last year, it was reported that actor Brandon Flynn would take on the role of the Rebel Without a Cause actor, and now The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Half Man star Mitchell Robertson will star as Dean’s purported lover, Bill Bast. The film is titled One Hand Tied, a reference to the only time Dean responded to a question about his sexuality by saying, “I’m not a homosexual. But I’m not going through life with one hand tied behind my back.” Dean’s short-lived career before his untimely death at 24 only included three films, but his life had an outsized cultural impact that can still be felt today. Dean will always be remembered for his beloved films — Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant — and the gay rumors that have persisted long after his death despite Hollywood positioning him as a rugged heartthrob for women to lust after and men to idolize.

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