will introduce the franchise's first non-binary and transgender characters in season three.
Blu del Barrio will play the show's first non-binary character, named Adira, in their television debut. Ian Alexander will play Gray, becoming the first transgender actor in thehas 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 of.
Del Barrio's Adira is highly intelligent, confident and self-assured beyond their years. Upon joining the crew of the, Adira finds a new home and forms bonds with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets and Dr. Hugh Culber . Gray, meanwhile, is empathetic, warm and eager to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a Trill host, but will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn.
Del Barrio auditioned for the role of Adira while in their final year at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Discovery will be their first TV credit. Alexander, the first out transgender Asian American to act on TV, counts Netflix's
isn’t chella man an out asian american transgender actor tho ?¿
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dominikhammes Looks like a charismatic actor. Looking forward...
Throughout its history, Star Trek has had characters who do not conform to our norms. Fans never seem to have had a problem & I certainly don't care what characters appear. But, after 50+ years watching every series many times over, I have to say, Discovery leaves me unimpressed
Glad to know in advance. Won't watch it.
JoeSondow Oh my god Buck grew up and went to space! 😍😍😍
JoeSondow While not regulars, I'm pretty sure TNG or Voyager also encountered non-binary characters.
Good thing IDGAF about that show, so.
She’s a good lad
I love the kid from The OA!
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Why don’t they add some good story telling while they’re at it..horrible show.
Big Pharma hoping to cash in on your children. What an enterprise it would be. plannedextinction protectthekids leavethemkidsalone IAMWoman
Ian Alexander is a fantastic actor from TheOA!
It may be controversial but I believe actors should be hired based on their talents first.
Can computers in the future handle non-binary communication?
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