Hugo Weavg has revealed why he believ gay actors weren't hired to play the lead rol cult 1994 movie The Adventur of Priscilla, Queen of the Dert.
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HUGO WEAVG ON WHY NO GAY ACTORS STARRED THE ADVENTUR OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DERT
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