The decision to cast actor Park Sung-hoon, a cis man, instead of a trans woman to play Hyun-ju has prompted criticism online. Creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk said he expected this kind of ...

While many have praised performances such as Leto’s for being emotional and empathetic portrayals of trans characters, trans people within the entertainment industry have spoken up about how casting ...

Netflix’s hit thriller series drew criticism last month when it was revealed that the cisgender Park had been cast in the role of Hyun-ju, a former special forces soldier and transgender woman.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is explaining why cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon was cast as transgender character Hyun-ju in season 2. Hwang, 53, who also wrote and directed both seasons ...

The stories of trans people aren’t told, and even when they are told, cis actors are cast to play them.” When transgender people are represented onscreen, it’s often as characters who promot ...

“Despite everyone being delightful to work with, I felt out of place. In a cast full of cis men, I did not understand the role I found myself in.” “Inception” was filmed in the summer of 200 ...

Still, Page sees room for growth in Hollywood. "But at the same time, of course I want a space where trans people are getting cast as cis characters. Of course." Page is best known for his roles ...

"Despite everyone being delightful to work with, I felt out of place," he wrote of the Christopher Nolan-directed movie, adding: "In a cast full of cis men, I did not understand the role I found ...

and admitted that he would not cast a cisgender man in the role if he were to make the show again. Kurt also reiterated Walton’s dedication to “respecting the community” and portraying Venus ...