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Let’s Make Laverne Cox a Superhero

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Laverne Cox has opened up about her “dream” of starring in a superhero movie, and we are here for it. Cox spoke to the PA News Agency about her starring role in the new Amazon Prime film Jolt. Her character is a “no-nonsense” detective with a “foul mouth” named Angela. Cox told PA she loved playing the role because she “always wanted to do an action movie”, and hopes that it leads to more like it. Cox discussed her deep love for action films including the James Bond and Mission Impossible franchises before admitting her dream of starring in a … Read more

Laverne Cox Wants to Be a Superhero

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Look out, Robert Downey Jr, Laverne Cox is on your tail. The Orange is the New Black star was taking part in a roundtable of transgender actors for Variety when she was asked why there has not been a trans character in a comic-book movie. Cox replied cryptically: “I’m working on it.” She added: “We’re all ready to be the next superhero, so call our representatives.” Transparent star Trace Lysette added: “Maybe it’s a squad.” By Nick Duffy – Full Story at Pink News  

For Writers: The Difference Between Transgender and Gender Bending

Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Matthew J. Metzger: For trans: the difference between trans stories and genderbending stories. This could be a dicey one. Gender discussions often are, so let’s try to talk this in a respectful, polite way. As Matthew points out, gender bending and being transgender are two different things, though to the outside observer, they may have some similarities, in that both challenge our traditional conceptions about gender. And in addition to transgender, we can also add the gender fluid category. So here are my thoughts – and feel free to tell me if I am … Read more