Billy Porter Hits Back At Critics Over James Baldwin Biopic Role: “People Have Been Doubting Me My Whole Life”
deadline.comBilly Porter has signed up to co-write and star in a James Baldwin biopic and recently addressed criticism of people doubting his talent.
During an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, Porter hit back at critics saying, “First and foremost, the internet has created a space where it’s made people think that their opinion matters at all — it doesn’t.
I am 53 years old and I’ve dedicated my life to my art and my craft. Question me at your own peril.” Porter said that he is still at the beginning stages of writing the script with Dan McCabe. “It’s alright.
Call it whatever you want, arrogant… whatever you want. I’ve worked hard for this,” he continued. “And my mantra and I say it all the time, I do not now, nor will I ever, adjudicate my life or humanity in sound bites on social media.
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