Star wars rise of skywalker finn and poe gay

During press for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, director J.J. Abrams teased LGBTQ representation in the upcoming film. Many fans had been hoping this was referring to Poe (Oscar Isaac) and Finn (John Boyega). Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker may not have Baby Yoda, but it does feature the first-ever gay kiss in the plus year history of the franchise. Finn and Poe will not have a romantic moment in "The Rise of Skywalker," but director J.J.

Abrams hints there will be LGBTQ representation.

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While this would appear to foreclose the possibility of an obvious Finn and Poe romance, Abrams still left the door open to a different form of LGBTQ representation in his film. After Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released, Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) blamed “Disney Overlords” for why fans didn’t get a Finn/Poe gay romance. His life goal is to walk the earth, meet people and get into adventures.

Emmy Predictions. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Food Wars. The Hollywood Reporter. Daily Headlines. Email address to subscribe to newsletter. Gold Derby. Boot Camp. The Hollywood Reporter says the women are minor characters in the movie. Top stories. Director J. How to Pitch IndieWire. Their relationship represents a different view of masculinity where they can be open and honest about how they feel while still being brave warriors.

Recommended reading. Art in America. Real Estate. Advertise with IndieWire. Nick grew up in Maryland has degrees in Film Studies and Communications. More From IndieWire. They both owe each other, and they also truly know each other. Variety spoke with Boyega, Isaac, and director J. It was just one of the "Endgame" directors vaguely discussing a blind date he went on at a support group in the opening moments of the film.

The other woman is a background character who the audience never meets. Representation isn't simply inserting yourself or someone into the background and calling it a day.

Contact Us. Plus icon. And yet, Isaac shares his wish that Lucasfilm pushed forward and made Finn and Poe a gay couple. Must Read.