Watch the trans actor and activist make his debut in the DC Universe show!
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September 30 2019 10:43 AM EST
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Watch the trans actor and activist make his debut in the DC Universe show!
Ever since his casting was announced earlier this year, we've been patiently waiting for trans model and activist Chella Man to make his debut on DC Universe's Titans series. Now, with season 2 of the live-action Teen Titans adaptation in full swing, the wait is finally over, since Chella finally got some screentime in the latest episode of the popular DC show!
\u201cINTRODUCING JERICHO WILSON\n\nAs a Deaf individual who uses sign language on a daily basis, his primary mode of communication hits close to home.\n\nI RARELY saw sign authentically represented growing up, so this opportunity made my heart soar.\n\nI hope to make you all proud!\u201d— CHELLA MAN (@CHELLA MAN) 1569638006
"As a Deaf individual who uses sign language on a daily basis, his primary mode of communication hits close to home," Man tweeted along with the first clip where we get to see him play superhero Jericho.
For those not familiar with the character, Jericho is the "son of the infamous DC villain Deathstroke (played by Esai Morales)" according to DC's character description. "Mute after his father failed to rescue him from having his vocal cords severed by assassins, Jericho has the unique ability to possess anyone just by making eye contact. This gentle natured yet proud hero has proven himself a formidable Titan."
About the groundbreaking role, Chella continued:
"I RARELY saw sign authentically represented growing up, so this opportunity made my heart soar. I hope to make you all proud!
Catch more of Chella in season 2 of Titans, which airs new episodes weekly on DC Universe!
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.
Raffy is a Los Angeles-based writer, editor, video creator, critic, and digital director of Out Magazine. The former editor-in-chief of PRIDE, he is also a die-hard Rihanna and Sailor Moon stan who loves to write about all things pop culture, entertainment, and identities. Follow him on Instagram (@raffyermac) and Twitter (@byraffy), and subscribe to his YouTube channel.