Creation Quote by Brian Michael Smith

I have always been aware that I can never represent all trans people. No one or two or three trans people can. This is…

— Laverne Cox

The number of trans people coming through is phenomenal. So that the talent is there. There are people there. Casting directors and producers just…

— Rebecca Root

When we get to a point when trans folks are included in the creative process, the narrative will be much more authentic. Trans actors…

— Trace Lysette

There's an expectation of producers and writers and directors perhaps, that trans people only want to play trans.

— Rebecca Root

When we have trans actors play trans characters, people can look onscreen and say, 'OK, this is what trans is.'

— Nicole Maines

I would say, if we're going to see more trans people on screen, then really they don't have to be playing trans parts. They…

— Rebecca Root

I happen to believe that trans people are anointed, and because of our experiences and the unique way we see the world, we can…

— Trace Lysette

I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work.

— Laverne Cox

So often, trans roles don't even go to trans actors. Most of the fabulous trans roles that have won people Oscars, we didn't get…

— Laverne Cox

It's tough advocating for trans visibility and not being pigeonholed as just a trans actress.

— Trace Lysette

People assume that trans people will only be accepted as trans characters, or that there aren't enough trans writers, or that there aren't any…

— Brian Michael Smith

That is the next step for out trans actors - to just be treated as actors and not 'trans actors.'

— Trace Lysette