Matthew Lawrence recently spoke out about a traumatizing incident involving an Oscar-winning director during an episode of his podcast, Brotherly Love. Lawrence, who was offered a role in a Marvel film, was told he needed to strip for Polaroid photos at the director’s hotel room. The incident resulted in Lawrence losing his agency. Despite the double standards facing male actors who speak out about harassment, Lawrence urged the importance of the issue in the industry. He noted that while it may only represent a third of what women experience, men also face harassment from those in positions of power. Watch the full podcast below.
