Transgender performer and activist Jen Richards has been cast on Clarice, the upcoming CBS adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs.On the show, Richards will portray a trans woman who talks with the titular character about 'the complicated legacy of Buffalo Bill,' a transitioning character featured in the 1991 film portrayed as a villain.Richards, who's been seen on shows such as Blindspot, Mrs.
Fletcher and Better Things, spoke about the role during a virtual premiere event for the series Monday. The latest: Transgender performer and activist Jen Richards has been cast on Clarice, the upcoming CBS adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs.