Elliot Page is making it clear that trans people aren’t going anywhere.
After publicly revealing his transition back in 2020, the famous actor has made it his mission to break boundaries in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and open doors for more queer talent in Hollywood.
In his latest project, Page narrates the new documentary Second Nature, which focuses on gender and sexuality in the animal world. With a splash of humor, scientists share the gay origins found in multiple species across the globe.
“Nature is queer as f**k! Nature’s been pointed to justify so much cruelty and ignorance. We’ve been told stories that keep a very oppressive structure based on white supremacy and heteronormativity alive for so long. It maintains a very violent, oppressive status quo. This is such an incredible opportunity to expand the toxic expectations that are forced upon us,” Page tells Out.
Although Second Nature is currently receiving a successful festival run, the film took over a decade to make. Director Drew Denny used her experiences growing up in a volatile public school system in Texas to create the foundation of the movie.
“It was very hard to get this movie off the ground because people told me we didn’t need it. As the years passed, it felt more vital for me to make it. I knew I couldn’t give up. We’ve been subject to a global gaslighting. For the history of humanity, we’ve been convinced that we’re supposed to be one way and that’s just never been true. A lot of us carry that shame. Little things like this can make a big difference,” Denny says.
The process to get this film into theaters hasn’t been easy, but the timing couldn’t be better. As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to sweep the nation, Page’s star is only on the rise. By using his platform to lend his talents to projects such as Second Nature, the star is able to focus on what’s truly important at this moment in time.
Thankfully, Page’s impact is going beyond his activism as his next blockbuster movie is shattering glass ceilings for transgender representation. The actor will portray the deceptive Greek warrior Sinon in The Odyssey alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and many more A-list stars, so his visibility as a leading trans man in Hollywood is inspiring many in the LGBTQ+ community.
“It’s been quite the journey to find myself in this position. I want to send my love to anyone who’s struggling right now,” Page says. “Sometimes, I have days where I feel less brave and overwhelmed. When I have those moments, I think about all of the people who’ve come before and dealt with so much cruelty. They continued to move through the world and pushed to create a space where I could exist. I’d say that’s a great space to pull inspiration from.There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you!”
Second Nature opens in theaters today in New York City. The Odyssey will be released on July 17, 2026.
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