Chaz Bono was in Toronto today to film with Jordan Todosey for an upcoming cameo appearance in Degrassi’s 12th season!
Chaz’s scene will be with Adam, in which he plays a judge on a battle of the bands type of contest involving Adam’s group. According to The National Post, Adam approaches him to talk about his struggles growing up as a transgender teen.
Chaz has always championed Degrassi’s inclusion of a transgender character, and he reportedly jumped at the chance to guest star on Degrassi after meeting the producers at the Emmy Awards. On the show’s impact, Chaz said: “There are a lot of trans kids and teens and to have representation of themselves really means a lot…At that age there wasn’t anything [for me]. I didn’t know about transgender people or that there was a possibility to transition or anything. And it made it really difficult to figure out what was going on with me.”
Chaz’s episode will likely air sometime this fall.
Media Coverage:
Chaz Bono to Guest Star on Degrassi – National Post
Chaz Bono in Toronto to Shoot Episode of Degrassi – Winnipeg Free Press
Chaz Bono to Play Himself on Degrassi – People
Chaz Bono in Toronto to Shoot Episode of Degrassi – Toronto.com (includes video)