A recurring debate in Hollywood involves the practice of casting in trans roles—often referred to as "transface."
: Became the first openly trans person nominated for a Primetime Emmy for her role in Orange Is the New Black . shemale actor
: Actors like Eddie Redmayne ( The Danish Girl ), Jared Leto ( Dallas Buyers Club ), and Elle Fanning ( 3 Generations ) have faced criticism for taking roles that could have provided rare opportunities for trans performers. A recurring debate in Hollywood involves the practice
: One of the first openly trans actresses to play a trans character on television (in the 2005 movie Romy and Michele: In the Beginning ). The Challenge of Authentic Casting The Challenge of Authentic Casting Trans performers often
Trans performers often face unique professional hurdles, from navigating name changes to addressing safety on set.
: Both starred in the FX series Pose , which featured the largest cast of trans actors in series regular roles.