Character Quote by Nicole Maines

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

The thing that excites me in terms of storytelling is being able to include trans characters in stories that are not necessarily about the…

— Emma D'Arcy

If people want to see more representation of trans people you just have to look around, because with the explosion of digital creation, lots…

— 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

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

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

As a young trans girl, I always saw the lack of representation, and wanted to fill the void and show other trans and nonbinary…

— Alex Consani

Now that we've seen broader representation of trans identities, I think it's safer to explore the fault in these trans characters and make them…

— Nicole Maines

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

— Laverne Cox

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 think it's really important to understand that every trans story is not the same, and we are as varied as any other group…

— Trace Lysette