Pixar Animation House Releases Casting Call for ’14-Year-Old Transgender Female’ Cartoon Character
Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Studios, has released a casting call seeking someone to portray a “14-year-old transgender female” in an upcoming cartoon.
The studio is seeking someone who can “authentically portray” the character.
“Pixar is casting a youth voice-over role for an upcoming animated project. The character, Jess, is a 14-year-old transgender girl. She’s compassionate, funny, and always has your back,” the casting call says.
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The ad continues on to say that they are “looking for actresses 12-17 years old who: Are enthusiastic, outgoing, funny, and energetic. Feel comfortable acting in front of a microphone.