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In 2019, Kevin Feige confirmed that the sexuality of #ThorRagnarok character Valkyrie, Marvel’s first out LGBTQ+ superhero, would be more important in the next film. However, the character’s #ThorLoveAndThunder arc is more about finding herself. latimes.com/entertainment-…
“[It’s important] not to hang the character’s hat solely on her sexual identity just because she’s a queer character.” says Tessa Thompson. “That’s one way of minimizing her humanity, actually, if that’s the only facet that you get to explore her in.” latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
“I’d love to see her with a girlfriend in any movie,” said writer-director Taika Waititi. “We had some talks, but there was something about that character that I find really interesting as someone who’s OK with being alone.” latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
“I think there’s plenty of room for [romance in] a spin-off or future film,” added #Thor star Chris Hemsworth. latimes.com/entertainment-…
“There was a number of things that we wanted to explore with Valkyrie and her longing for love was just one of many,” Thompson said. “I feel really happy with the balance that we struck.” latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
Read more of the #ThorLoveAndThunder team’s comments on the character. latimes.com/entertainment-…

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