Some new details are coming out about Pixar’s movie Luca. Disney has been under fire the last few weeks since the Florida state legislature passed a bill designed to ban the discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third-grade classrooms.
Those opposed to the legislature called on Disney to stop funding politicians who support the bill, with Disney employees and LGBTQ+ organizations demanding that CEO Bob Chapek speak out against it.
The backlash has caused a renewed interest in the relationship between the company and the LGBTQ community, with many scrutinizing the limited representation of gay characters in Disney films.
According to a report from Variety, what allegedly happened behind the scenes of the 2022 film Luca exemplifies the self-censorship at the studio. Click inside to read more… The movie explores the friendship between two male sea monsters, with some critics interpretation their relationship as something more romantic. “Some people seem to get mad that I’m not saying yes or no, but I feel like, well, this is a movie about being open to any difference,” the film’s director Enrico Casarosa said.