While there can be several reasons for what fueled the gay speculation around actor Magnussen, a few actually makes sense.
One reason is that the Woodhaven, New York native, made his theatrical debut through Terrence McNally’s Broadway show, The Ritz, in 2007. The plot of the drama was set in a gay bathhouse based in Manhattan.
Since the show was Magnussen’s first theatre appearance, it raised questions if the gay theme had any connection with his personal life. Moreover, it gave a reason for fans to suspect if he was gay.
The show was not the only reason that gave birth to the gay rumors. The other reason is that Magnussen hardly shared his personal life in the media before 2017.
Therefore, netizens started to assume that he was hiding in the closet.
Besides, the Into the Woods star was also interviewed by Out magazine in March 2015. And since the magazine majorly features LGBTQ news and related celebrities, many found another reason to think that Magnussen was gay, too.
