Kevin Feige Confirms Marvel's First Transgender Character

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The Marvel studio head confirms at an event that a transgender character is going to be introduced in an upcoming superhero movie which is currently shooting.

January 2, 2020

AceShowbiz - Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has confirmed a trans character will appear in a new superhero movie.

Fans of the comic book franchise have urged Feige to include more LGBTQ+ characters, with Tessa Thompson revealing her character Valkyrie was gay or bisexual earlier in 2019.

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Now, the studio boss has revealed trans people will be represented in an upcoming Marvel movie, likely "The Eternals", which is the only film currently shooting.

Asked during a question and answer session at the New York Film Academy whether Marvel has any plans to introduce more LGBTQ+ characters, and specifically trans characters, Feige said, "Yes, absolutely yes," before adding, "Very soon, in a movie we're shooting right now, yes."

In July, the Geeks WorldWide website reported on Marvel casting notices for a trans character - but no details have officially been released.

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