Who is gay in the rise of skywalker

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'Star Wars' Finally Introduced Its First LGBTQ Character in 'Rise of Skywalker'

Although another major foreign territory, Russia, has infamously passed anti-gay laws, LGBTQ content is taken more on a case-by-case basis, allowing some movies to enter the country without objection or alteration. Screenwriters who have worked on several major tentpole movies for multiple studios say the notes they received concerning foreign tastes were more about writing roles for actors who have international appeal than anything regarding content.

Oscar Isaac Wishes Poe and Finn Were Gay in ‘Star Wars’ but ‘People Are Too Afraid’

Before anyone starts tossing out their Finn and Poe fan fiction, Abrams's comment came on the heels of an Oscar Isaac quote confirming that the long-speculated romance between Finn and Poe would not be the LGBTQ romance in the upcoming film. Disney, which purchased Lucasfilm before the new trilogy, has never had a great reputation when it comes to on-screen representation.

Only earlier this year, after appearing in two Marvel movies, Thompson confirmed Valkyrie will be openly queer in "Thor: Love and Thunder. After 23 Marvel movies, it's about time. Next November, Marvel's "The Eternals" will introduce an openly gay character who is married with children as part of its cast.