Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its upcoming animated series “Win or Lose,” a decision that has left the 18-year-old transgender actor who voiced the highlighted character “very disheartened.”

The new Disney-owned Pixar animated series, set to premiere on Disney+ Feb. 19, follows a coed middle school softball team called the Pickles as they prepare for their championship game, according to CNN. Each of the eight episodes will focus on a different member of the team.

However, a storyline involving gender identity has been removed from the series. According to a source familiar with the matter, the character will remain in the show, but the decision to exclude the plot point was made several months ago. The changes go beyond script adjustments, as the character’s dialogue had already been recorded.

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