Gay romance? James Dean biopic explores alleged affair

The writer and director Guy Guidoturned the book “Surviving James Dean” into a biopic. Actor James Dean has received more than one posthumous Oscar nomination in the history of the award. He also received a nomination from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the best actor category.

He died in a car accident at age 24, on November 30, 1955.

The alleged case

The film, in production just like the book, will be based on the memories of his late friend William Bast.

The friends met at a UCL theater program when they were 19 years old. In the book, Bast makes it clear that they had a very close friendship that became a romantic relationship, at the beginning of their fame. Dean. Furthermore, he comments that they maintained a hidden relationship, during times when he was even having relationships with Hollywood women.

Film direction

Guidowho is an admirer of the work of Deanmakes it clear that he always knew about this supposed relationship between the friends, which was covered up by Hollywood. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he talks about this admiration.

As a filmmaker, I love telling the story of a celebrity’s coming-of-age life. As a gay man, I was particularly drawn to the unique story of Bast”, declares the director.

The film has no release date yet. But Guy, makes it clear how surprising he wants the similarity to be, when thinking about casting a film about a famous person.

“I want people to feel like they are watching the real James Dean on the screen”, declares the writer.