December 19, 2024 05:58 PM (IST)
The series reportedly features transgender characters, but the creators have removed any reference to their gender identity.
Pixar Animation Studios has decided to do away with a storyline in its original animated series “Win or Lose” that deals with the gender identity of a transgender character. Also read: Pixar employee claims Disney censors LGBTQ love in its films: ‘All overt gay affection is cut out’
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will still feature transgender characters, but the creators have removed references to their gender identity from the dialogue.
A Disney spokesperson said in a statement, “When it comes to animated content for younger audiences, we recognize that many parents prefer to discuss specific themes with their children on their own terms and timelines.” confirmed that the storyline had been deleted.
A source close to Win or Lose revealed that the studio made the decision to change direction several months ago. The studio declined further comment.
actor’s reaction
The show was supposed to feature a transgender character, voiced by Chanel Stewart. As soon as the news surfaced, 18-year-old Chanel came forward and stressed that she was “extremely disappointed” in the move.
“From the moment I received the script, I was excited to share my journey to empower other trans youth. I knew this would be a very important conversation. “Gender stories matter and deserve to be heard,” she told Deadline.
She added that Disney told her that her character was still “heavily” on the show, but that she was “going to be a cis girl, a straight cis girl.”
Chanel applied for the role in 2020 after seeing a social media post that Pixar was looking for a transgender girl to voice a transgender teenager in the series.
About the series
Win or Lose is Pixar’s first full-length television series. The eight-episode show follows a co-ed middle school softball team as they prepare for the championship game. According to the series’ logline, every episode revolves around a variety of characters, ranging from unstable players, helicopter parents, and “lovesick referees” leading up to the big match.
Will Forte voices the team’s coach in the series created by Elemental Story artist Carey Hobson and Soul Story artist Michael Yates. “Win or Lose” is scheduled to be broadcast for the first time in February next year.
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