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JamesG · 09-02-2020, 03:59 PM

"Star Trek: Discovery" to Introduce Franchise's First Non-Binary and Transgender Characters in Season 3
by Rebecca Iannucci
September 2, 2020

"Star Trek: Discovery" will make franchise history with its upcoming third season, by way of the "Star Trek" universe’s first-ever transgender and non-binary characters.

TVLine has learned that Ian Alexander, an actor who uses they/them and he/him pronouns, has been cast as a transgender character named Gray. Described as empathetic and warm, Gray is eager to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Trill host, but he will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn.

Blu del Barrio, a non-binary actor who uses they/them pronouns, has also joined the series as Adira, a highly intelligent character with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years. After finding a new home on the U.S.S. Discovery, Adira forms an unexpected bond with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz).

“Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without division on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach,” said Michelle Paradise, co-showrunner and executive producer.

“We take pride in working closely with Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander and Nick Adams at GLAAD to create the extraordinary characters of Adira and Gray, and bring their stories to life with empathy, understanding, empowerment and joy.”

https://tvline.com/2020/09/02/star-t...ters-season-3/

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,117	Ian Alexander and Blu del Barrio Join "Star Trek: Discovery" *"Star Trek: Discovery" to Introduce Franchise's First Non-Binary and Transgender Characters in Season 3* by Rebecca Iannucci September 2, 2020 "Star Trek: Discovery" will make franchise history with its upcoming third season, by way of the "Star Trek" universe’s first-ever transgender and non-binary characters. TVLine has learned that Ian Alexander, an actor who uses they/them and he/him pronouns, has been cast as a transgender character named Gray. Described as empathetic and warm, Gray is eager to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Trill host, but he will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn. Blu del Barrio, a non-binary actor who uses they/them pronouns, has also joined the series as Adira, a highly intelligent character with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years. After finding a new home on the U.S.S. Discovery, Adira forms an unexpected bond with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz). “Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without division on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach,” said Michelle Paradise, co-showrunner and executive producer. “We take pride in working closely with Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander and Nick Adams at GLAAD to create the extraordinary characters of Adira and Gray, and bring their stories to life with empathy, understanding, empowerment and joy.” https://tvline.com/2020/09/02/star-t...ters-season-3/ Attached Images