Actor Believes First “Queer Disney Princess” Could Be in Development Soon

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Disney has been criticized in recent years by some fans and parents for pushing what they claim is a “woke agenda,” by discussing content that touches on LGBTQIA+ and gender identity-related themes.

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CEO Bob Iger has shared his thoughts on the matter which garnered criticism of their own, but has previously said that Disney is “committed to delivering age-appropriate content for family audiences while also telling stories that reflect the world around us and that foster greater understanding, greater perspective, greater acceptance of all people.” And, one Disney actor thinks the first queer princess could be in development soon.

In a March 2024 interview with ComicBook.com, Disney actor Harvey Guillén said he was “optimistic” that we could soon see the first queer Disney princess. Guillén, known for roles in What We Do in the Shadows and Disney’s Wish, thinks “we are in the life span of that potentially happening.”

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He continued, “I think they’re making strides in the right direction,” speaking of Disney’s representation of the LGBTQIA+ community.

“I think it’s hard to rebuild a wheel that’s already been in motion for a while, and it’s hard to think of a new direction, especially in where we’re at with the world, but they’re putting their best foot forward, I think. And sometimes those things take time and I’m optimistic. And like you said, if a queer princess comes along, that’d be fantastic,” Guillén shared.

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But, as of now, no official announcements from Disney have been made about plans for the first LGBTQIA+ princess. With Disney’s efforts to bolster its inclusion standards throughout the company, it’s possible that Guillén is correct and we could sometime soon, though.

However, Disney would have to contend with the potential backlash from those who have criticized the company in the past. Even CEO Bob Iger found himself in some hot water after making comments on the future of Disney movies.

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Despite Iger’s previous comments about wanting Disney films and shows to “foster greater understanding, greater perspective, greater acceptance of all people,” he later stated that the creators at Disney had “lost sight” of what their jobs should be — that it should be to “entertain first” and not be about “messages.”

Iger continued that he’s ready to share more original Disney stories to entertain, instead of “pushing an agenda.” One thing is for sure, we’ll be on the lookout for any potential updates about new Disney movies or princesses!

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