Zach Barack, a 23-year-old transgender actor from Chicago, has landed a role in the upcoming Marvel film, “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”
Though it is not confirmed how large his role will be, Barack’s manager tells NBC News that Barack will have a “significant role.”
Transgender actor Tyler Luke Cunningham is also credited as an extra in the Spider-Man sequel.
Barack took to Twitter to express how he was thrilled to be working with other transgender actors.
Being able to work with other trans people is a gift. Trans people are a gift. Im so lucky to be me
— Zach Barack (@ZachBarack) January 16, 2019
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” opens nationwide July 5.
Check out the film’s first trailer below.
