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‘Squid Game' Creator Explains Casting Cisgender Actor as Trans Character
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is explaining why cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon was cast as transgender character Hyun-ju in season 2. Hwang, 53, who also wrote and directed both seasons, knew ...
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Cis “Squid Game” actor says he didn’t want his trans character to be a “caricature”
South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon is opening up about his approach to his transgender character in the second season Squid ...
Trans musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards and igniting controversy
Emilia Pérez” is quickly becoming an awards-show favorite, raking in four Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations — plus ...
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Explains Why Season 2 Trans Character Is Played by a Cisgender Actor
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is explaining why cisgender actor Park Sung-hoon was cast as transgender character Hyun-ju in season 2. Hwang, 53, who also wrote and directed both seasons ...
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‘Squid Game’ creator says it was ‘impossible’ to cast a trans actor as season two’s trans character
In one clip, South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon confirmed that his character, Hyun-ju, is “a former special forces soldier and a transgender woman.” Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of ...
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How Squid Game's Transgender Character Succeeded Where Emilia Pérez Failed Me As A Queer Person
Despite being played by a cisgender man (which is a missed opportunity for trans Koran performers), Player 120 was able to live in their truth and is a likable and trustworthy character in the ill ...