With post-production underway on the "Willow" sequel series, we've just gotten word the project will be the first by Lucasfilm to feature an openly transgender actress in the form of Talisa Garcia, star of "Baptiste," "Serve and Protect," and "The Girlfriend Experience."
According to Deadline, Garcia was already part of the "Willow" cast well before Lucasfilm's parent company, Disney, came under fire for sponsoring Florida's Hb 1557, the anti-lgbtq+ legislation also known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. She will play what's said to be a small role as a queen and mother to Tony Revolori's character on the show, possibly for...
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According to Deadline, Garcia was already part of the "Willow" cast well before Lucasfilm's parent company, Disney, came under fire for sponsoring Florida's Hb 1557, the anti-lgbtq+ legislation also known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill. She will play what's said to be a small role as a queen and mother to Tony Revolori's character on the show, possibly for...
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