Ellis Howard by Sylvain Homo
When Paris Lees’ book What It Feels Like for a Girl came out back in 2021, it was a revelation – capturing so greatly the essence of transness.
Now, the BBC adaptation with the same title takes the vivid and irreverent world described by the author from the pages to the screen, showcasing a story that is thrilling, audacious, and touching all at once.
The leading character of Byron (and later Paris) is played with heaps of charisma by Ellis Howard @ellisfrancishoward , a young British actor. From early 2000s rave scenes to moments of deep sadness, Howard completely loses himself in the role, winning us over with a naughty sense of humour, unapologetic attitude, and fragile sensitivity.
Interview by Martin Onufrowicz
Photography by Sylvain Homo
Fashion by Michael Miller at Stella Creative Artists
Grooming by Sandra Hahnel at Caren
EIC Michael Marson
Casting by Imagemachine cs
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