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Matthew Lawrence Alleges Turning Down Major Hollywood Director's Sexual Advances Lost Him A ‘Marvel’ Role And More

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Actor Matthew Lawrence, best known for Mrs. Doubtfire and his years as part of the Boy Meets World cast ensemble, has opened up about some highly unfortunate experiences he faced in Hollywood throughout his career. The actor, now 43 years old, alleged that he turned down sexual advances from a prominent Hollywood director, claiming it resulted in him losing not just the chance at what sounded like a significant role in a then-upcoming Marvel film, but that it also caused other professional setbacks. 

In the latest episode of the Brotherly Love podcast, the Melissa and Joey actor revealed while talking with his brothers and co-hosts that a major Oscar-winning director propositioned him for a chance to land a coveted superhero movie role. While he did not reveal the director’s name, nor what project the experience was supposedly tied to, Lawrence alleged that the filmmaker gave a hotel room invite that definitely wasn't meant to remain professional the whole time. According to Lawrence:

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