From Reader Henry

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Did you know that a revival of Saved By The Bell was in development? If you're a nineties child like me, you probably watched the show more than you care to admit.

It's been a while since we've heard any news about the revival since it was announced in September, but on Monday, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the Saved By The Bell revival has finally cast its lead role.

The role of Lexi, who is described as "a beautiful, sharp-tongued cheerleader and the most popular girl at Bayside High who is both admired and feared by her fellow students," has been given to a biological male.

Time out.

What?

Yep. The male actor formerly known as J.J. Totah got started in his acting career in 2012 playing male roles, because, obviously, he is a male. He came out as transgender in August 2018 in a TIME magazine essay.

"My pronouns are she, her and hers. I identify as female, specifically as a transgender female," he wrote. "And my name is Josie Totah."

The plot of the new version of Saved By The Bell was revealed back in September when the revival was announced:

When California governor Zack Morris gets into hot water for closing too many low-income high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the highest performing schools in the state — including Bayside High. The influx of new students gives the over privileged Bayside kids a much needed and hilarious dose of reality.

https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/saved-by-the-bell-revival-casts-biological-male-to-play-most-popular-girl-in-school/