Characters Quote by Nicole Maines

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

— Rebecca Root

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

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

— Trace Lysette

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

It's about time we had trans actors in trans roles.

— 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

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

If someone writes a stereotyped trans character, it's really harmful on a macro level in solidifying public perception of trans people because we're such…

— Patti Harrison

When we have a trans woman playing a trans woman, then you see, 'Oh wait, this is what trans really is. This is what…

— Nicole Maines

There are no trans roles, and if there are, they go to Jared Leto or Eddie Redmayne or Elle Fanning... Will there ever come…

— Hari Nef

I think accurately presenting a trans character means not presenting them as perfect - I think there's been a pressure to do this with…

— Nicole Maines

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