Modern media increasingly prioritizes casting trans actors to play trans roles. Shows like Pose featured the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles, while performers like Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) and Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy) have achieved mainstream acclaim. Current Challenges and Impact
A major shift occurred in 2014, highlighted by Laverne Cox on the cover of Time and her breakout role in Orange Is the New Black . This era saw an increase in visibility, though many roles were still played by cisgender actors.
Mainstream media has transitioned through several distinct phases: