It's Alexander the Straight
2004-11-23 07:55
Los Angeles - Oliver Stone could face legal action from Greek lawyers for portraying the Greek hero Alexander the Great as gay in the new movie Alexander.
The epic blockbuster, which stars Colin Farrell as the legendary warrior, has been slammed in Greece for depicting the character as an active bisexual, who enjoyed sexual relations with younger men.
Lawyers have now warned Stone and movie producers Warner Bros that they will file lawsuits against them if it is not made clear the film is a work of fiction, reports Femalefirst.
Yannis Varnakos, the lawyer leading the campaign, said: "We are not saying that we are against gays. But we are saying that the production company should make it clear that the film is pure fiction and not a true depiction of the life of Alexander.
"There is no mention of his alleged homosexuality in any historical document or archive."
Studio bosses received an extrajudicial note from lawyers demanding audiences be told in the title credits.
However, Warner Bros are yet to respond to the request and have so far not released any official statement regarding the claims.
Stone has already admitted his big screen interpretation of the legendary warrior could offend some movie-goers but refused to admit it is inaccurate.
He said: "We go into his bi-sexuality. It may offend people, but sexuality in those days was a different thing." - Ananova.com