The author of Disney Channel’s “The Owl House” congratulates the company on introducing an LGBTQ teen in the animated series.
“Representation matters!” Tweeted Dana Terrace, who is also executive manufacturer of the series. “Always fight to do what YOU want to see!”
The 14-year-old character, Luz Noceda, is said to be the first bisexual character in a Disney television series. A gay main character depicted in Disney’s animated short film ‘Out’, which debuted last May.
“The Owl House”, which premiered in January and returned in July after a few months off, has been renewed for one season.
“We’re excited about LGBTQ storytelling,” media tracking organization GLAAD said in a tweet, adding that the series describes a “global representation of its characters inclusive, fair, accurate and age-appropriate.”
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Terrace, who previously published this month that she is bisexual and has sought to “write a bisexual character,” described herself as frank with Disney about her preference to come with “queer children in the main cast.”
But when the series was given production permission, she tweeted, “Some Disney executives told me it couldn’t constitute some form of bi or homosexual relationship” on the channel.
His insistence has been worthwhile and is now “very supported” through Disney’s existing management, Terrace said.
Disney Channel, which is part of a subsidiary of Walt Disney Co., responded Monday to a request for comment.
Luz, an American Dominican, aspires to be a witch despite a lack of magical abilities. She is voiced by Sarah-Nicole Robles, along with others in the cast, adding Wendie Malick, Alex Hirsch and Eden Riegel.
Mae Whitman plays Amity, a recurring man who has befriended Luz.