Back in 2012, Bean starred in the second season of the crictially acclaimed BBC anthology series Accused. In his feature episode, the legendary actor plays bored school teacher Simon who lives a double life as Tracie in the evenings.
During a night out at a club, Tracie meets Tony and the two share a romantic night together. After their initial meeting, they begin a casual relationship after Tony reveals that he’s a widower.
His role as Tracie was embraced by critics in the industry and even won him an international Emmy. In an interview with The Guardian, Bean talked about his role and weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding casting for LGBTQ+ roles. “I come from a generation that started in repertory theatre, playing a different role