‘Star Trek: Discovery’ makes history with first trans and non-binary characters

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2 min read The latest season of the TV series Star Trek: Discovery has recognised ‘Resistance is Futile’ by announcing the shows first non-binary and transgender characters, adding to the same-sex couple already in the franchise.

Two new landmark characters for Star Trek, played by Blu del Barrio (Pic: Phil Sharp) and Ian Alexander (Pic: Jake Akita)

Star Trek is one of the longest-running franchises in Hollywood history with its many films, spinoffs, and TV iterations.Now, the show is making history by casting its first transgender and nonbinary actors in roles for the upcoming third season of : Discovery, which streams on CBS All-Access.

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Star Trek is making diversity history.

“Star Trek: Discovery” is diversifying its storyline to introduce the sci-fi show’s first-ever non-binary and transgender characters.

CBS All Access original . Newcomer and non-binary actor Blu del Barrio (pronouns: they/them), will make their acting debut in season 3 as Adira, who is described as “highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years.” Adira will find a home on USS Discovery after forming an unexpected bond with Lt. Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr.

In a first for the “Star Trek” franchise, characters who are gender non-binary and transgender will appear on the third season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” CBS All Access announced on Wednesday.Ian Alexander (“The OA”) will play Gray, a trans man who has spent his life planning to be a Trill host for a symbiotic alien species that lives in different hosts over its lifetime.And newcomer Blu del Barrio will play Adira, a non-binary character who bonds with Lt.

Gene Roddenberry envisioned a future that celebrated diversity and inclusion, and Star Trek: Discovery will continue to honor that ideal in Season 3, which premieres Thursday, Oct. 15 on CBS All Access.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe final frontier is continuing to bring audiences inclusive characters played by members of underrepresented communities in Hollywood.

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