Lilly Wachowski Says Hollywood Won't Finance New Film With Trans Cast

Key Points:

• Lilly Wachowski, co-director of The Matrix franchise, is facing difficulties securing financing for her new film, The Hunted, which features a "wall-to-wall trans cast" and is budgeted at around $10 million.
• Wachowski highlighted the industry's shrinking opportunities for projects centered on underrepresented voices, noting that while people like the script, they are hesitant to finance a film with a predominantly trans cast.
• The Hunted, co-written with her partner Mickey Ray Mahoney, serves as a cathartic response to current challenges faced by the trans community and reflects Wachowski's frustration and anger.
• In response to funding challenges, Wachowski has pivoted to alternative methods to share the story, including a live table read at Los Angeles’ Dynasty Typewriter theater, aiming to celebrate trans joy with her community.
• The Hunted is produced by Lawrence Mattis, Sarah Marie Flores, and Natasha Lyonne, with Wachowski known for directing major films such as The Matrix trilogy and co-creating the TV series Sense8.