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New trans<\/a> character to debut on 'Faking It'<\/b><\/p>\n

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The MTV series Faking It<\/a><\/em> will introduce Noah, a new transgender character, in the episode “Jagged Little Heart” on Tuesday night. Elliot Fletcher, a young trans<\/a> actor, was cast in the role following a nationwide casting call<\/a>. Noah is described as “charismatic, confident and hip. and is equal parts charming and vulnerable.<\/a> He’s the boy<\/a> next door with a leather jacket and a rock ‘n roll attitude who plays guitar or bass for a band that competes in a battle of the bands contest.”  Tomorrow night’s episode is also directed by out trans<\/a> director, Silas Howard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Faking It<\/em> is one of the most LGBT-inclusive shows on television, and has been nominated<\/a> for two GLAAD Media Awards. Carter Covington, the show’s creator, said that in adding Noah to the cast, he wanted to “tell a story that was groundbreaking, but also relatable. And to make every effort to cast a trans<\/a> actor in the role as well as to incorporate more transgender characters in the speaking roles and in the background.”<\/p>\n

GLAAD worked closely with the show as they put out the casting call<\/a> and developed the character of Noah. Previously GLAAD collaborated with the show, and with the intersex advocacy group interACT, when the show revealed that the character of Lauren is intersex<\/a>. Last season Laverne Cox had a guest star role as drama teacher Margot on the show.<\/p>\n

Check out a sneak peek of Noah’s first appearance here<\/a> and then tune in to MTV on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:30pm ET\/PT to see the entire episode. Noah will return on April 26 for the last four episodes of season three.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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