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Star Trek unveils its first trans and non-binary characters

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Two new landmark characters for Star Trek, played by Blu del Barrio (Pic: Phil Sharp) and Ian Alexander (Pic: Jake Akita) Season three of Star Trek: Discovery is going where no Star Trek has gone before; with the franchise’s first non-binary and transgender characters, in a show that already includes a same-sex couple. This, said the producers, will further the Star Trek universe’s ongoing commitment to its creator Gene Roddenberry’s “original vision of celebrating diversity and inclusion.” The non-binary character is called Adira and is described as “highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years.” Adira is played by non-binary actor Blu del Barrio who uses they/them pronouns.

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