Disney is making historical past with The Owl House. Dana Terrace, the creator of the animated sequence, confirmed on Twitter that the present’s lead character Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles) is bisexual, a primary for Disney and a giant step in LGBTQ illustration in children’ tv.
“I used to be very open about my intention to place queer children in the primary solid,” Terrace wrote. “I am a horrible liar so sneaking it in would’ve been laborious.” She then shared that, after the present was greenlit, she was instructed by “sure Disney management” that she wouldn’t be capable of “characterize any type of bi or homosexual relationship.” Terrace continued, “I am bi! I need to write a bi character, dammit! Fortunately my stubbornness paid off and now I’m VERY supported by present Disney management.”
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The sequence follows Luz, is a 14-year-old woman who unintentionally finds herself transported to the paranormal world of the Boiling Isles. Luz then units out to pursue her personal dream of changing into a witch regardless of her lack of magical talents, and rapidly turns into the apprentice of Eda (Wendie Malick), the Boiling Isles’ strongest witch.
I am bi! I need to write a bi character, dammit! Fortunately my stubbornness paid off and now I’m VERY supported by present Disney management. (Thanks @NashRiskin and workforce!) To not point out the amazingness of this crew.
— Dana Terrace (@DanaTerrace) August 9, 2020
Along with Robles and Malick, The Owl Home stars Alex Hirsch, Tati Gabrielle, Issac Ryan Brown, and Mae Whitman.
The Owl Home airs Saturdays at 8:45/7:45c on Disney Channel.
