Lucasfilm Casts First Openly-Trans Actress for ‘Willow’ Disney+ Series

Lucasfilm has cast British native actress Talisa Garcia in the upcoming ‘Willow’ Disney+ Series, marking the first time Lucasfilm has cast an openly trans actress for the studio. Currently, Garcia will play a Queen and mother of Tony Revolori’s (Spider-Man: Far From Home) mystery character in the series. Reportedly, the character will appear in one episode of the series. Notably, Garcia was cast in the role before Disney’s statement regarding the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill.

Related: Warwick Davis Gives Update on ‘Willow’ Series Coming to Disney+

Willow is currently in production and is expected to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Disney+ and Lucasfilm!

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