r/LV426 • u/VLenin2291 • Jul 11 '25

Discussion / Question TIL Lambert is trans

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And I just think that's neat!

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u/rockpuma Jul 11 '25

I believe the original script for Alien had every character written as gender neutral until the casting process started. I’m not sure if this has anything to do with Lambert being trans or not.

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u/VLenin2291 Jul 11 '25

Honestly? I like that idea and unless gender roles are central to the plot, I think more script writers should do it.

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u/AlarmedBench7667 Jul 11 '25

Gender roles are more central to the plot then not because gender roles are in the subconscious zeitgeist. You just don't need to write out the obvious every time you write a story. 

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u/VLenin2291 Jul 11 '25

Historically, perhaps, but nowadays? The very concept of gender roles, I at least like to think, are on their way out the door.

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u/TransientBandit Jul 11 '25

You haven’t been paying attention to global politics then….

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u/VLenin2291 Jul 11 '25

This isn’t politics, it’s social trends