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From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character?

From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character?

Update: 2024-06-17
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We all know the trope: the supportive bestie who helps the main character finally achieve their dreams, gives the advice that helps them land the heartthrob or drops hard truths that lead to epiphanies. We all know that’s producers and casting directors' favourite place to tick their diversity boxes. I should know, I’m the actor playing them.


But what this week's producer Ki Griffin wants to know, especially as an actor and a black trans-masculine person who uses he/they pronouns is: "When do I get to be the main character?"


Looking at black trans-masc representation in TV, film, and theatre - while connecting the dots with wider social conversations about black masculinity - join Ki as they explore where the black trans-masc representation is in TV and film?


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This episode is made possible with the support of Publicis Groupe UK.



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From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character?

From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character?