Chris Evans ‘Frustrated’ By Controversy Over Same-Sex Kiss In ‘Lightyear’
etcanada.comChris Evans is proud to see “Lightyear” pushing LGBTQ representation forward. In a new interview with Variety, the actor, who voices Buzz Lightyear in the new Pixar film, addressed the controversy over a same-sex kiss it features. READ MORE: Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Will Feature Same-Sex Kiss Following ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Controversy The moment reportedly comes during a montage about the life of character Alisha, in which she is shown kissing her wife.
Originally, the moment had been cut out but was later restored by Disney after Pixar staff spoke up about the censorship in the wake of Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. “I mean, it’s great.
As great as it is — and you know, I’ve been asked the question a few times — it’s nice, and it’s wonderful, it makes me happy.
It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion,” Evans said of the moment. “That it is this kind of ‘news’.
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