Roddenberry wanting gay characters on star trek

Roddenberry also admitted that his views on homophobia drastically changed after his work on the long-running sci-fi franchise. Install the app. Franklin Hummel, a librarian and member of the Gaylaxians, wanted to know “if there would be a gay character on the new show.”.

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However by the time Seven was on VOY or at least on ENT they should have had no problem introducing a gay character, if not in the show than in the non mirror movies. Thread starter Agenda Start date Jan 25, Status Not open for further replies. Roddenberry also admitted that his views on homophobia drastically changed after his work on the long-running sci-fi franchise.

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You are using an out of date browser. Roddenberry wanted a gay character, he promised one, however implementing wasn’t easy while he was alive. Search forums. In a recent interview, Rod Roddenberry — son of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry — cleared up what his father thought about LGBTQ characters and provided an answer. Still, the probably best opportunity to incorporate gay characters into mainstream Star Trek was wasted in It lets Roddenberry's repeated announcements appear like mere lip service.

New posts. Log in. Gene Roddenberry's views on LGBTQ+ characters evolved over the years for the better. Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, is the guardian of the Roddenberry legacy and champions its timeless and universal ideals to new generations through creative and inspiring science fiction. Despite Roddenberry's comments, the Star Trek franchise took until to depict its first identifiable gay character in Star Trek Beyond.

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Rod Roddenberry believes his father would support LGBTQ+ characters on Star Trek now. Change your advertising consent preferences. Podcasts that dig deep into Star Trek, social commentary. Search titles only. See further information and configure your preferences. Roddenberry wanted a gay character, he promised one, however implementing wasn’t easy while he was alive. However by the time Seven was on VOY or at least on ENT they should have had no problem introducing a gay character, if not in the show than in the non mirror movies.

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Rod Roddenberry believes his father would support LGBTQ+ characters on Star Trek now. Log in Register. Agenda Fleet Captain Fleet Captain. In a recent interview, Rod Roddenberry — son of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry — cleared up what his father thought about LGBTQ characters and provided an answer.

It may not display this or other websites correctly. At a 20th-anniversary convention in Boston, a representative of a gay Star Trek fan club—the Gaylaxians—confronted Roddenberry directly about the issue. What's new New posts Latest activity. Despite Roddenberry's comments, the Star Trek franchise took until to depict its first identifiable gay character in Star Trek Beyond.