The BBC has revealed that long-running medical drama Casualty will be getting its first-ever transgender character.
Making history on the show will be actor Arin Smethurst in the role of Sah Brockner.
Smethurst, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will have their first scenes airing in late-October.
Brockner is described as a “cool” character who dislikes being seen in a vulnerable state and will be a member of the Holby City paramedic team alongside the likes of Jan (Di Botcher), Teddy (Milo Clarke) and Iain (Michael Stevenson).
Brockner will be both transgender and non-binary and is said to have a storyline where they meet their match when someone tries to discover who they are beneath the tough exterior.
“I am honoured to be joining the spectacular Casualty family as a shiny new paramedic,” Smethurst said of the role.
“I’m so excited to portray this transgender, non-binary, salty but fiercely compassionate character. and hope they are not only well-received, but also a source of awareness for those who have never met someone like me. I can’t wait for you to meet Sah!”
🏥 Arin Smethurst has joined the cast of Casualty to play Sah, Casualty’s first transgender character in a continuing role.
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) October 5, 2021
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