Actor Nathan Lane alleges he lost the 'Space Jam' role due to homophobia, highlighting industry discrimination.

Nathan Lane, a prominent gay actor, claims that homophobia cost him a role in the 1996 film "Space Jam." In an interview with Vanity Fair, Lane stated that the director believed he was "too gay" for the part, which eventually went to Wayne Knight. Lane attributes this and other career setbacks to his sexuality, despite his numerous accolades including Tony Awards and Emmys.