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‘The Owl House’ becomes Disney’s first show with bisexual lead character

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Variety reported.While Disney has shown LGBTQ characters before, it is the first of its kids’ shows with a lead who is bisexual, the trade mag said of the show rated for children aged 7 and above.“I’m bi!

I want to write a bi character, dammit!” series creator Dana Terrace has tweeted, claiming that unidentified Disney higher-ups initially forbid her from “any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel.”“Luckily my stubbornness paid off and now I am VERY supported by current Disney leadership,” she said, also praising the “amazingness” the show’s crew for making “badass” episodes.“Representation matters!” Terrace tweeted — telling followers to “be gay do witchcraft.”In the show, Luz — voiced by Sarah-Nicole Robles — is a regular teenager.

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