The walking dead is targeting homophobia, as well as zombies.
After a small but expressive segment of viewers, he responded negatively to the inclusion of a gay couple in the spin-off series The Walking Dead: World Beyond, the franchise responded from its official Twitter account.
“If LBGTQ + characters on television (or anywhere) make you uncomfortable or angry, stop following us,” says the statement. “While we also encourage you to look inside and be more receptive, be aware that there is no place in our fandom for hateful discrimination or willful ignorance.”
Debuting last October, Beyond the world it was a variation aimed at teenagers The walking dead, following four teenagers who are among the first generation to grow up in a world inhabited by brain-eating monsters. Several adults join them during the trip, including ex-security officer Felix Carlucci (Nico Tortorella) and her boyfriend, Will Campbell, played by Broadway star Jelani Alladin.
Hi Hello. If LGBTQ + characters on television (or anywhere) make you uncomfortable or angry, stop following us. While we also encourage you to look inside and be more receptive, be aware that there is no place in our fandom for hateful discrimination or willful ignorance. Thanks.
– The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) January 26, 2021
On January 25, Alladin discussed the couple’s relationship in the Speak dead to me podcast, noting how much he appreciated the fact that the show’s writers approached the novel in a completely normal way. “It turns out that it was just two men who fell in love. There was no need to explain anything further. I love it The walking dead is presenting this: that LGBTQ relationships are nothing different from any other type of relationship. “
This interview sparked online trolls who criticized attempts by the LGBTQ + inclusion program. “I don’t like how each character simply has to have an interest in love. Oh, we can’t find a character for you, damn it, you’re gay with this guy. It’s so fake just to add emotional drama, ”wrote a YouTube commentator.
The walking dead The franchise – which has a strong track record of featuring LGBTQ + characters on its programs – wasted little time interfering and shutting down these trolls, posting its statement on Twitter the day after Alladin’s interview. And the fans are thrilled that they have spoken.
LGBTQ + characters are a wonderful and important part not only of the comic books, but of the show and we fully support them!
– 🐴 Nikki Watt (yeehaw) (@ NikkiYeehaw18) January 26, 2021
wow, as a trans person, you don’t really see many programs or just companies just say something like that, it’s really appreciated, thanks 🙏
– Logan (@AddicusGrey) January 26, 2021
The Walking Dead: World Beyond is broadcasting on AMC
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