thor: love and thunder
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Tessa Thompson Explains Valkyrie’s Royal Role in Thor: Love and Thunder
‘I think rightfully there’s this real want in audiences to see characters be very clearly queer or LGBTQIA inside these spaces,’ Thompson said.
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Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie Is the First Openly LGBTQ Superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
When Thor: Ragnarok was released in theaters in November 2017, Tessa Thompson stole the show as the badass Valkyrie. However, criticisms arose when her rich backstory was scrapped and the fascinating character was relegated to a supporting character and plot device. In fact, Thompson previously noted she incorporated her character’s backstory in her portrayal. “In…