In the above video essay, we chronicle Hollywood’s long history of casting cis actors in trans roles, dating back to 1970 with Raquel Welch in Myra Breckinridge and up to today.
But most notably, they’re all cisgender1 actors who are known for their trans roles.
Stay tuned throughout June’s LGBTQ Pride Month for in-depth profiles with photos shot by Amos Mac, essays and exclusive videos.
We unpack the many reasons it’s problematic for cis actors to play trans people and why that should change.