The trans 'Will & Grace' is here — and it stars Will Ferrell

With "Will & Harper," the "SNL" star and his friend Harper Steele face a new twist on an old challenge in LGBTQ+ representation: How to educate cis viewers without alienating trans ones.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 24, 2024 The trans 'Will & Grace' is here, and it's a Netflix road movie starring Will Ferrell With "Will & Harper," the "SNL" star and his friend Harper Steele face a new twist on an old challenge in LGBTQ+ representation: How to educate cis viewers without alienating trans ones. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Olivia Munn, John Mulaney welcome baby No. 2 after her cancer diagnosis, hysterectomy Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the arrival of their second child amid her cancer battle. Munn had "so many profound emotions" about surrogate pregnancy. SHARE       READ MORE How ESPN's Scott Van Pelt and 'Bad Beats' keep 'SportsCenter' fresh in a YouTube world Van Pelt's late-night show has become the post-game show for ESPN's big live events, where viewers come for the interviews and stay for the "Bad Beats." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Janet Jackson incorrectly claimed Kamala Harris is 'not Black.' It sparked PR chaos Janet Jackson is distancing herself from reports that she issued an apology for her comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' mixed-race identity in a recent interview. SHARE       READ MORE At the Las Vegas Sphere, the Eagles' songs are the special effect Over the weekend, the long-running L.A. country-rock band opened a 20-date residency at the state-of-the-art venue just off the Las Vegas Strip. SHARE       READ MORE As arts groups struggle, San Diego Symphony debuts a $125-million makeover San Diego Symphony used its pandemic closure as an opportunity to gut parts of Jacobs Music Center, built in 1929 as a movie palace. The goal: improve sound and sight lines, replace seats and otherwise entice the audience to return. SHARE       READ MORE Funny, it isn't hard to make a comedy show that autistic adults can enjoy too "Let It Out," a stand-up show hosted at the Laugh Factory, aimed to demonstrate that making comedy shows inclusive for neurodivergent people could be easy. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW