Brandon Flynn of "13 Reasons Why" fame is set to play James Dean in the film "Willie and Jimmy Dean," which is inspired by William Bast's memoir 'Surviving James Dean.' The film will explore the intimate relationship between Dean and Bast, who lived together during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Directed by Guy Guido, the biopic aims to reveal the complexities of Dean's life and identity amidst the constraints of Hollywood. Flynn emphasizes the significance of this story in understanding Dean beyond his iconic status, addressing the challenges LGBTQ individuals have faced historically in the entertainment industry.
"It's a tender and sometimes tragic story about two young men who found each other in a time and place where being seen - truly seen - came at a cost."
"James Dean is like the known unknown. His short life left behind just three films, a mountain of photographs and a cultural mythology we keep trying to decode."
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