‘Neighbours’ Welcomes Its First Trans Character

The long running Australian soap-opera Neighbours welcomes its first trans character, played by trans actress Georgie Stone, reports the Daily Mail.

18-year-old Stone pitched the idea to producers, then spent eight months working out how best to introduce the character to the show and to“accurately integrate parts of her life story.”

“I am so excited to be joining such an iconic show,” Stone said.

“Neighbours is all about telling stories we can connect to, stories that reflect our society today.

“It has progressed so much since it first began, which is why I thought it was time to have a trans character on the show. I can’t wait for everyone to meet her!”

“Georgie approached us last year regarding a guest role and I could see she was passionate about acting,” executive producer Jason Herbison said

“She also put forward a thought-provoking and important storyline idea.

“Seeing her talent during the audition process, I knew she would be able to tell the story truthfully and authentically, she is an exceptional young woman.”

Stone will begin filming in June this year.