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Billy Eichner blames straight people for dismal opening of gay romcom ‘Bros’

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He’s a straight shooter.
Billy Eicher has complained that straight people “just didn’t show up” to his new gay romantic comedy after it bombed at the box office on opening weekend.
“Bros” — which is produced by Judd Apatow and reportedly cost $22 million to make — garnered buzz for being the first gay romantic comedy from a major studio, but it brought in a paltry $4.8 million since its release on Friday.
Eichner — who is the movie’s lead star and co-writer — took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the dire numbers with a controversial take that quickly garnered backlash.
“Last night I snuck in and sat in the back of a sold out theater playing ‘Bros’ in LA. The audience howled with laughter start to finish, burst into applause at the end, and some were wiping away tears as they walked out. It was truly magical. Really. I am VERY proud of this movie,” the 44-year-old began.
“Rolling Stone already has ‘Bros’ on the list of the best comedies of the 21st century.

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