Disney Channel to Make Network Background with First Gay Storyline on Teenager Series Andi Mack
The teen collection, a coming-of-age show that focuses on a 13-year-old lady, will certainly depict a character's journey to self-discovery as a gay person. This tale arc is the first for Disney Channel.
\" Andi Mack is a story regarding 'tweens' finding out that they are,\" an agent for the Disney Channel said in a statement to individuals. \"Terri Minsky, the cast and everybody involved in the program takes fantastic care in guaranteeing that it's appropriate for all target markets and also sends out a powerful message about incorporation as well as regard for humanity.\"
In the season best, Andi is taking care of your typical adolescent problems-- trying to iron out her feelings for a child. At the very same time, her best friend Cyrus is starting to understand that he, as well, has sensations for the exact same child.
In later episodes, Cyrus starts to better recognize himself with the love and also support from his buddies and also household.
To make sure the tale of Cyrus was informed in an age-appropriate and also considerate fashion, the network looked for working as a consultant from child development experts as well as organizations, including Sound judgment Media, GLAAD and also PFLAG.
\" Sharing one's inner self can be difficult, and also to do so as an adolescent can be specifically so, specifically when in the middle of figuring it out on your own,\" Dr. Jaime M. Give, Executive Director of PFLAG National said in a statement. \"Coming out needs truthful self-reflection, no small amount of valor, as well as a refuge with at the very least one relied on individual-- a buddy, a moms and dad, an educator-- that can hold your confidence ... and your heart. Andi Mack's innovative team catches this moment of revelation with such thought, treatment, and credibility; it will certainly be a memory minute for some, and a teachable minute for many.\"
Andi Mack season 2 premieres Friday, Oct. 27 at 8:00 p.m. EST on Disney Network.
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For most of TV background, gay characters have been lacking or the butt of a joke, yet there are a couple of positive instances of very early representation.