Catra’s got a powerful new ally at her side. Netflix has announced that Jacob Tobia, a gender nonconforming writer, producer, and performer, has joined the cast of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as Double Trouble, a non-binary shapeshifter who quickly rises through the Horde’s ranks.
Netflix released a video on Twitter where Tobia shared details about their new character, Double Trouble, a shapeshifting mercenary working for Catra who has the ability to transform into anyone they see. As Tobia put it, “functionally I’m playing myself.”
Prepare for Trouble! @jacobtobia is here to announce that they’re joining the new season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as the shape shifting mercenary Double Trouble! @DreamWorksSheRa pic.twitter.com/IXhue8PCDp
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) October 21, 2019
They followed up with, “Ever since I was a child, I’ve dreamed of playing a nonbinary, shapeshifting goblin-elf-princess and now I can say I’ve done it! So much love for my @DreamWorksSheRa family <3 thrilled to be bringing a lead nonbinary character life with y’all!” the was first announced at san diego comic-con, but their casting kept secret until now. what’s interesting is that double trouble treats ability like an acting job, spending hours in what netflix press release called “character study” perfect target’s movement, voice, and behavior. does welcome feedback, of course...so long as it’s positive. https:>GLAAD award this year (but lost to Steven Universe).
“Having non-binary representation in animated shows for young folks is just so vital because young people today are already understanding that gender is diverse and a broad spectrum from a super early age, right?” Tobia said. “So it’s about time that the shows that we’re making for young people reflect the world as they understand it.”
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power returns to Netflix for season four on November 5.
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