James Gunn Wasn't The First Person To Root For Lesbian Velma

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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.