Ryan Murphy’s FX pilot “Pose” has announced its cast, setting a scripted TV record with five transgender actors in series regular roles.
The drama’s trans cast members are MJ Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Hailie Sahar and Angelica Ross. They will be joined by Ryan Jamaal Swain, Billy Porter and Dyllon Burnside.
Set in the mid-’80s in New York City, the pilot will examine and juxtapose life in various Manhattan social circles, from the luxury elite to the city’s underground ballroom culture.
Steven Canals co-created the series with Murphy and Brad Falchuk, and will write the series alongside “Transparent” writer Our Lady J and trans activist Janet Mock.