Are you aware that trans women are not physiologically the same as cis men? (If you weren’t, now you are.)
Now do you understand how casting a cis man in the role of a trans woman will emphasize masculine features of the character, and that it plays into a narrative that trans women are men? (if you weren’t, now you are.)
Poont is, I don’t really care who plays who, I’m okay with a trans woman being played by a cis dude, and a cis dude being played by a trans woman, it should not matter as long as their acting is good.
What you are missing is a century plus of the thumb on the scale (much longer if you go back to Shakespeare where only men could play women). The world doesn’t suddenly become a complete meritocracy overnight (if ever), and striving for equal representation in the arts is very important.
Just look at how children of color have been inspired since Disney decided to start making protagonists that look like them and have similar backgrounds.
Honestly, as long as trans women aren’t played by cis dudes that’s an improvement over the past century.
Why can’t they be? Your issue is when it’s mocking trans women, but anyone could play the role and then mock trans women.
Are you aware that trans women are not physiologically the same as cis men? (If you weren’t, now you are.)
Now do you understand how casting a cis man in the role of a trans woman will emphasize masculine features of the character, and that it plays into a narrative that trans women are men? (if you weren’t, now you are.)
Poont is, I don’t really care who plays who, I’m okay with a trans woman being played by a cis dude, and a cis dude being played by a trans woman, it should not matter as long as their acting is good.
I agree, but a key takeaway is to also ensure that trans actors aren’t discriminated against for any role so that they receive a fair chance.
What you are missing is a century plus of the thumb on the scale (much longer if you go back to Shakespeare where only men could play women). The world doesn’t suddenly become a complete meritocracy overnight (if ever), and striving for equal representation in the arts is very important.
Just look at how children of color have been inspired since Disney decided to start making protagonists that look like them and have similar backgrounds.
No actor of any gender now is lacking skill because of Shakespeare…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Danish_Girl_(film)
As long as they don’t go all Little Britain on it, I don’t see it as a problem.
Okay, so, addendum: if the story is set in a time or place where the character wouldn’t have access to hormones, then it’s fine.
There’s also a case to be made that if you have sufficient fuckery with CGI, you could make a story during an ongoing medical transition.
What I’m talking about is throwing a wig and some powder on some lantern jawed dude and calling it a day.