Transgender actress Chanel Stewart responds to Disney's decision to cut storyline from 'Win or Lose'

deadline.com — December 18, 2024, 12:02 AM UTC

Transgender actress Chanel Stewart has spoken out after Disney announced it cut the transgender storyline from its animated series "Win or Lose." Stewart, who was excited to portray a transgender character, expressed disappointment over the decision. Disney stated that the change was made to align with parents' preferences for discussing certain topics with their children. The storyline was altered to make Stewart's character a cisgender girl instead of a transgender girl. Despite the changes, Stewart remains proud of her role and its significance in representing transgender youth. "Win or Lose" is set to premiere on Disney+ on February 19, 2025.

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