So I just downloaded umbrella academy to rewatch, but the one that’s currently uploaded predates the name change and has his old name on the credits. Idk I guess I have too much empathy but it kinda hurts to see the old name at the end of every episode.
So I feel like a rerip of some kind is in order - I guess an edit of the available files would be viable but it feels wrong for some reason
I’m really curious what he thinks about it. On the one hand, his female roles are a big part of his career, and he’s been a solid actor for years. On the other hand, I can totally empathize with just not wanting to see that name ever again.
It’s not the same thing, but we don’t go back and edit credits when actors change their names because of marriage or divorce, but that’s less about their identity as a person and more just that they got married, so not a great example.
Can any trans folks chime in with their thoughts on how to deal with retroactive credits? Doesn’t have to be just film and television, but anywhere that people are credited for their work. Super curious what people think the standard should be.
Erasing the past won’t change it.
Sort of, but not really I don’t think. Page didn’t suddenly wake up one day and think: oh, I’m a boy! So altering previous digital works (within the realms of possibility) may better reflect how he had felt for however long he did. If there is a want and a way, there shouldn’t be a reason not to edit the name on currently streaming services.