James Gunn Wasn't The First Person To Root For Lesbian Velma
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)
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Velma's sexuality has long been a point of discussion, with James Gunn's 2002 vision for the Scooby-Doo movie sparking the latest chapter in the debate.
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- Gunn originally wrote Velma as a lesbian in his 2002 Scooby-Doo film, but the studio ultimately nixed the idea, opting for a more ambiguous take on her sexuality.
- Fans have been speculating about Velma's sexual orientation for decades, with many interpreting the character as queer even before Gunn's vision - proving that Hollywood sometimes lags behind its audience when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation.
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James Gunn, Scooby-Doo