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Actor acknowledges 'unfortunate' lines in script and says film 'vilified' transgender community
Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill in the film Silence of the Lambs, spoke out about transphobia criticism the movie has received since its release 35 years ago.
"There are certain aspects of the movie that don’t hold up too well," Levine told The Hollywood Reporter.
The portrayal of the character Buffalo Bill, also known as Jame Gumb, has been criticized over the years by the transgender community as harmful.
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'Silence of the Lambs' star Ted Levine denounces his legendary villain role after transgender criticism
Actor acknowledges 'unfortunate' lines in script and says film 'vilified' transgender community
Ted Levine, who played Buffalo Bill in the film Silence of the Lambs, spoke out about transphobia criticism the movie has received since its release 35 years ago.
"There are certain aspects of the movie that don’t hold up too well," Levine told The Hollywood Reporter.
The portrayal of the character Buffalo Bill, also known as Jame Gumb, has been criticized over the years by the transgender community as harmful.
'Silence of the Lambs' star Ted Levine denounces his legendary villain role after transgender criticism
Ted Levine admits "Silence of the Lambs" Buffalo Bill character "vilified" transgender community, calling it "f---ing wrong" 35 years after film's release.