As Hollywood history shows, most of the time those actors end up earning Oscar nominations and wins for their performances of trans people.
For more about what it’s like to work in film and TV as a trans actor today, check out the rest of ScreenCrush’s new franchise Our Hollywood.
The future of trans representation in film and television lies in the hands of studio executives, writers, showrunners, filmmakers and casting directors.
This video is one part of ScreenCrush’s new franchise Our Hollywood, a month-long series about the past, present and future of transgender visibility in film and television.