See first glimpse of deaf trans actor Chella Man in new 'Titans' trailer

"I RARELY saw sign language authentically represented on screen growing up, so this incredible opportunity has made my heart soar."

Chella Man

Chella Man stars in DC's 'Titans'. Source: Getty Images

Transgender model and activist Chella Man is getting ready to make his television debut, with the first trailer to the new season of DC's Titans revealing a glimpse of his character, Jericho.

It was announced earlier this year by Comic Book Resources that Man would play Jericho, the son of Deathstroke, in the series, a character which debuted in 1984's Tales of the Teen Titans #43.

“As a Deaf individual who uses sign language on a daily basis, Jericho’s primary mode of communication hits close to home,” Man wrote on Instagram, sharing the trailer.
“I RARELY saw sign language authentically represented on screen growing up, so this incredible opportunity has made my heart soar.”

Man added: “Who you are should NEVER limit what you dream to achieve. Take it from a deaf, queer, Jewish, person of colour who has always dreamed of being a superhero and has now been granted that exact opportunity."

Man, who identifies as genderqueer and uses the pronouns he/him, has described his character, "Jericho’s mysterious powers are activated by his gaze - if he locks eyes with people he can control their bodies."

You can watch the full trailer below:

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