Casualty’s Arin Smethurst: Sah validates my non-binary and transmasculine identity
metro.co.ukmy Queer identity and the character was moulded around that once I had been cast. Sah wasn’t non-binary until I came along, which goes to show that Casualty weren’t just ticking a diversity box when they hired a non-binary actor, which is super affirming.
In my head, Sah’s gender identity isn’t as solid or realised as mine is, probably because they just haven’t had the time or brainspace to consider or explore it more than they already have.
I’m not actually sure that Sah’s gender expression is the same as mine, I’m kind of figuring it out along the way, just like they are.
In terms of sexuality, who can say what Sah has got going on. You’ll have to keep watching!I am very fortunate to have outrageously supportive family and friends, but Sah hasn’t always had the luxury.
