“Boy Meets World” Star Matthew Lawrence Alleges He Lost Marvel Role After Refusing to Strip for Famous Oscar-Winning Director

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Matthew Lawrence, known for his roles as a child on shows like Boy Meets World and in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and The Hot Chick, recently shared a disturbing story about losing out on a Marvel role. He explained on the Brotherly Love Podcast that a powerful director made an inappropriate request, and Lawrence refused, which ultimately cost him the part.

Jennifer Lawrence shared that she’s sometimes felt pressured during auditions for big roles. She recalled one instance where a highly-respected, Oscar-winning director asked her to meet in his hotel room – he even answered the door wearing a robe – which made her feel like she’d lost control of the situation.

The actor claims the director asked him to disrobe and take Polaroids, suggesting this would guarantee him a part in a Marvel movie. He refused, and alleges his agency subsequently fired him for walking out of the director’s room. He stated, “I didn’t comply, and my agency fired me for leaving.”

Lawrence discussed the difficulty men face when reporting sexual misconduct in Hollywood. He explained that many of his male friends have had similar experiences with both men and women in the industry, but there’s a clear double standard. He used Terry Crews as an example, noting that when Crews spoke out, he was often met with ridicule instead of support.

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I was really struck by Terry Crews’ story. He shared that back in 2016, he was actually groped by a male executive right in front of his wife. He even said he worried that the headlines would focus on him being a large Black man overpowering someone, instead of the fact that he was the one assaulted. It was heartbreaking to hear how his size and public image meant people didn’t take his experience seriously.

Jennifer Lawrence’s recent statements reflect a larger issue within Hollywood. Several other actors, such as Brendan Fraser, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and Drake Bell, have also come forward with stories of s abuse. Lawrence feels that despite the #MeToo movement bringing attention to these problems, not enough has changed, especially considering the close-knit group of powerful executives and well-publicized scandals involving figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs.

This story highlights that exploitation and pressure within the entertainment world aren’t just issues faced by women. It also shows how people in positions of power can control and harm young performers, often ruining their careers.

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2026-02-11 17:14