Anything Quote by Rebecca Root

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

— Trace Lysette

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

— Rebecca Root

Before transition, a lot of trans people pretend to be cis anyway, and in fact, after transition, a lot of trans people are in…

— Rebecca Root

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