The upcoming Disney+ show Win or Lose will no longer feature a trans-led storyline. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the unidentified character will still be featured in the series, but dialogue related to their gender identity will be removed from the final cut.
A source close to production also claimed that the decision was made several months ago. “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” a spokesperson for Disney told the news outlet.
Win or Lose – Pixar’s first-ever long-form series – is set to premiere on Disney+ on 19 February. Created by Carrie Hobson and Michael Yates, the show follows the Pickles, a co-ed middle school softball team as they prepare for the big championship.
The eight episodes will follow a different character and their respective journey leading up to the highly anticipated game.