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Hunter Schafer Chooses to Reject Transgender Roles, Aiming Beyond Her Trans Identity

Seeking to be recognized for her craft, Schafer turns down trans roles, highlighting her desire to move past being defined by her gender identity.

  • Hunter Schafer, known for her role as Jules in 'Euphoria,' has decided to turn down transgender roles, seeking to move beyond her trans identity.
  • Schafer emphasizes her desire to be seen as more than her trans identity, expressing that she finds being reduced to it ultimately demeaning.
  • Despite her decision, Schafer acknowledges her sense of responsibility as a prominent trans figure in media but believes she can further the cause by focusing on her craft.
  • Schafer has been offered numerous trans roles since her breakout but is choosing roles that do not center on her gender identity.
  • Her decision comes amid an ongoing debate on casting authenticity and the representation of transgender individuals in media.
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