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‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard: “It Just Makes Sense To Cast A Trans Woman To Portray A Trans Woman”


Karla Sofía Gascón stars in the title role of the award-winning musical comedy drama about a mobster turned activist.

Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard says it was a simple decision for him to cast a trans woman in the title role of his award-winning film. Co-starring with Karla Sofía Gascón is Zoe Saldaña as Emilia’s resilient lawyer and consigliere figure, Rita Castro. He previously directed titles including The Beat That My Heart Skipped, A Prophet, Rust and Bone, The Sisters Brothers and Paris, 13th District.

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