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[–]Anna_Nym 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Shouldn't this be given to a trans man if it's not going to be given to a lesbian? What does Our Lady J know about lesbian culture or trans man's experience?

As far as I can tell, there's no documentation that Gill was on T or had any kind of surgery, so the whole thing is silly. He does seem to have identified as a trans man (per an interview with a cousin), but that doesn't actually alter his physical form. It's why these conversations are so incoherent. Sure, this isn't transing the dead and why not respect Gill's pronouns? But in terms of casting, a woman makes more sense than a medically transitioned trans man.

I am glad Johansson didn't end up playing Gill. He was a big person, and there aren't a ton of good roles for bigger actresses. I'd rather Lea Delaria or someone like her play the part.