Story highlights Garfield talked about his "Angels in America" role

His comments stirred controversy

(CNN) Andrew Garfield's reported remarks about how he prepared to play a gay man aren't going over well.

The actor is currently starring in a London production of "Angels in America," and according to an account by Gay Times , Garfield stirred controversy when he answered questions at a panel event about researching his role, in part, by watching "Ru Paul's Drag Race."

"Every Sunday I would have eight friends over and we would just watch Ru," he said. "This is my life outside of this play. I am a gay man right now just without the physical act -- that's all."

Some on social media took offense to Garfield's remarks.

Andrew Garfield is "gay without the physical act" because he watches RuPaul.



- Rich Straight White Men Try To Be Interesting Vol. 53 — akili (@broxbeeble) July 6, 2017

Andrew Garfield: RuPaul's Drag Race and Tony Kushner made me gay

Me: pic.twitter.com/iear2N1XVz — rachel leishman (@RachelLeishman) July 6, 2017

Andrew Garfield says he's gay because he watches RuPaul's Drag Race. You know, like that kid who thinks he's Asian because he watches Naruto — Justin Whang 🐙 (@HotPikachuSex) July 6, 2017

Hey did you know that if you marathon Drag Race you are a gay man? That's all it takes. Who knew. Thanks, Andrew Garfield. — Lana del Lorde (@jiggatravels) July 6, 2017

Garfield also spoke about wanting to do right by the story.

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