When Lysette walked on set in a lingerie top and short-shorts, Tambor remarked, "My God, Trace. I want to attack you sexually," Lysette said. A third actor in the scene, Alexandra Billings, overheard.

This overlooked gem is a must-see on Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) — and on any other day. Starring Trace Lysette, Monica is a step forward for trans stories.

Trace Lysette is weighing in on the discourse of cis actors playing trans roles. At the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which took place at the beach in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, ...

Trace Lysette is weighing in on the discourse of cis actors playing trans roles.. At the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which took place at the beach in Santa Monica, California on Sunday ...

Praise was heaped on star Trace Lysette in the title role and Patricia Clarkson, who portrays her mother, Eugenia. Related Stories Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82 ...

Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson discuss giving reality to trans stories while making 'Monica.' Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson on Joys and Challenges of ‘Monica’ ...

When “Monica” premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022, the response was immediate: The movie received a standing ovation that clocked in at 11-and-a-half minutes. Andrea ...

When “Monica” premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022, the response was immediate: The movie received a standing ovation that clocked in at 11-and-a-half minutes. Andrea Pallaoro’s ...