'Alexander,' with no gay sex, set in Stone

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 9, 2004| Author: Cindy Pearlman | Copyright information

LOS ANGELES -- It's not just Bridget Jones whose love life stinks. World conqueror Alexander is also having some problems in that area.

But it's not as bad as has been reported on the Internet.

Contrary to reports, "Alexander" director Oliver Stone did not cut out a major gay love scene between his Alex (Colin Farrell) and Hephaestion (Jared Leto). In the eagerly awaited film, it's clear they're having a relationship, but there aren't any sex scenes -- or even a screen kiss.

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