“Batgirl” Film Likely Introduces DC Comics’ First Major Trans Character To Its Cinematic Universe
towleroad.comMultiple social media accounts following the film’s production shared images from the set showing actress Leslie Grace, who portrays Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl), and trans actress Ivory Aquino shooting scenes together.
Aquino is identified in the updates as playing Yeoh in the film, though the production is yet to officially announce what role Aquino is playing in the film.Its official!
Ivory Aquino is playing Alysia Yeoh in Batgirl! pic.twitter.com/5shTVDiIYyFurther adding to the speculation about Aquino taking on the role of Yeoh was a casting call from Warner Bros looking for “a mid-to-late 20s Asian-American trans woman.” Grace herself appeared to provide some clarity as questions emerged.
The “In The Heights” star released an image featuring herself and Aquino captioned “Barbara and Alysia” on Instagram.If Aquino is portraying Yeoh in the film, it would mark the first appearance for an out trans character in the DC Extended Universe.
