Two high school friends pose as trans women in the teaser trailer for the comedy film She’s the He, which is set to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival.
Starring Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney, writer-director Siobhan McCarthy’s feature makes its world premiere at SXSW on March 9. Rounding out the cast are Suzanne Cryer (Broad City), Mark Indelicato (Hacks), Malia Pyles (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Emmett Preciado (Good Trouble), Aparna Nancherla (Another Simple Favor), Kyle Butenhoff (Monsters), Tatiana Ringsby and Emma Orr.
She’s the He focuses on high school friends Ethan (Osherovich) and Alex (Carney), who pretend to be trans women during the final week before graduation to help Alex connect with his crush. In the process, Ethan realizes she is actually trans.
“The only way that I can think of to make you seem not super gay is if I was a girl,” Osherovich says in the trailer. This leads Carney to reply, “You’re a genius. We both pretend to be trans.”
She’s the He, which marks McCarthy’s feature directorial debut, is currently seeking distribution. Halley Albert and Vic Brandt serve as producers.
Osherovich’s previous credits include roles in the features Freaky and The Goldfinch and the series Survival of the Thickest. Carney is a comedian who recently appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
“I directed a movie that’s going to SXSW in 2025 with the homies,” McCarthy posted to Instagram earlier this year to celebrate the announcement of the film’s premiere.