Darren Criss has announced that he'll no longer play queer roles, so that the roles go to LGBTQ+ actors.
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story actor admitted that he doesn't want to be "another straight boy taking a gay man's role".
He told Bustle: "There are certain [queer] roles that I'll see that are just wonderful. But I want to make sure I won't be another straight boy taking a gay man's role."
Criss added that it's "been a real joy" playing characters from LGBTQ+ communities – which include Blaine Anderson in Glee, Andrew Cunanan in American Crime Story and Hedwig in the Broadway musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
He continued: "The reason I say that is because getting to play those characters is inherently a wonderful dramatic experience.
"It has made for very, very compelling and interesting people."
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Earlier this month, nominations for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced – and The Assassination of Gianni Versace emerged as the major success story.
The FX mini-series scored four nominations, including for best TV Movie or Miniseries.
Criss got a nod in the category of Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for his performance as Andrew Cunanan and will go up against Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose), Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal), Daniel Brühl (The Alienist) and Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso).
Criss's American Crime Story co-stars Edgar Ramirez (Gianni Versace) and Penelope Cruz (Donatella Versace) were also recognised in the supporting Actor and Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries categories.
NBC will broadcast this year’s Golden Globes on Sunday, January 6, 2019, with Killing Eve's Sandra Oh and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Andy Samberg serving as hosts.
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