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Talisa Garcia becomes first trans actress cast in Lucasfilm production in Disney+ show Willow

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Talisa Garcia has become the first openly trans actress cast in a Lucasfilm production, as the British performer will appear in the forthcoming Disney+ show Willow.The TV adaptation of the 1988 film will focus on a princess who puts together a team to save her twin brother from harm.The cast also includes Warwick Davis reviving his role as Willow Ufgood, as well as Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber and Tony Revolori.

The latest:Talisa Garcia has become the first openly trans actress cast in a Lucasfilm production, as the British performer will appear in the forthcoming Disney+ show Willow.

Garcia was snapped in London in 2019Garcia has been cast as a queen who is the mother of Revolori’s character, Deadline reported Thursday.

The outlet noted that Garcia has 'a small speaking part' and might be seen in one episode of the series, while iMDb had Garcia tentatively listed to appear in eight episodes of the fantasy thriller.Garcia’s colleagues were very supportive of her casting, a source told the outlet, as it will also be the first time that a trans performer has portrayed the role of a cis character in a Disney+ production.

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