Non-binary I Saw The TV Glow star announces name change in moving post

The non-binary lead star of Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological trans horror film I Saw The TV Glow has announced they have changed their name.

The actor formerly known as Brigette Lundy-Paine revealed in a post on their Instagram account that they will henceforth be known as Jack Haven.

“I am changing my name, going by Jack Haven now,” they began the post, going on to explain that the name is inspired by their great, great uncle, a singer-songwriter.

“Haven is after my great great uncle, Haven Gillespie who was a songwriter known for the Xmas hit ‘Santa Clause is Coming to Town’ which he wrote on the subway in 15 minutes,” the actor shared.

Haven went on to say that the first name Jack just “stuck” after they began using it

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