Mr Loverman, a BBC drama based on Bernardine Evaristo's novel, recently celebrated a BAFTA win with Lennie James and Ariyon Bakare taking home top acting awards. Bakare's performance notably prompted a surge of online curiosity about his sexuality, despite him never publicly discussing it. The show, set in London's Caribbean community, delves into themes of race and sexuality. Both lead actors defended the practice of casting straight actors in LGBTQ+ roles, believing that talent should be prioritized over sexual orientation. Evaristo emphasized the importance of the right actor for the character, regardless of their sexuality.
Ariyon Bakare's award-winning performance in Mr Loverman led to a surge in public interest regarding his sexuality, despite him never publicly addressing it.
Lennie James won Best Actor at the 2025 BAFTAs for his role in Mr Loverman, defending the casting of straight actors in LGBTQ+ roles.
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