American television producer and “Wizards of Waverly Place” creator Peter Murrieta revealed that he originally intended for Selena Gomez’s character on the show, Alex Russo, to be in a gay relationship.
Murrieta shared that she always imagined Alex Russo would bond with her friend Stevie, played by Hayley Kiyoko.
He said that he couldn’t make it happen because, at the time, the Disney channel took a culturally conservative approach to issues like LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships.
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Selena Gomez’s ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Character Will Be Gay
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In a recent appearance on the “Wizards of Waverly” podcast, Peter Murrieta shared his original intentions about the relationship between Alex Russo, played by Selena Gomez, and Stevie, played by Hayley Kiyoko.
Murrieta shared that she would love to see their relationship turn into a gay romance if the series was released in the present and if the Disney channel allowed it.
“I wish we could play more with what is clear to most of us,” he said. “We couldn’t do it at the time, but it was pretty clear to all of us what the connection was.”
He revealed that the show could not feature a gay relationship between the couple due to Disney’s conservative stance at the time.
“Disney Channel has [LGBTQ] characters, and they do. At the time it wasn’t a thing but we got as close as we could… I mean, it was pretty close,” Murrieta said, adding that it would be great to see a gay relationship between them.
New ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Reveal Sparks Online Debate From Fans
The cast of the show ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ confirmed that Alex Russo is bisexual and wanted to do more with Alex and Stevie’s relationship, but they were not allowed by the Disney Channel at the time. pic.twitter.com/l2IJKDsPXs
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Murrieta’s new details have fans in awe social media to share their reactions.
“You know, we’re still living in that time. Disney may let the main queer characters EXIST now (sometimes), but they sure don’t make it easy for them!” a fan write.
other fans said, “Tbh, I always felt like they could have done more with Stevie’s character and dumped him too early. They need to have a reunion to tie this plotline. That said, I prefer her with Mason, so I hope they’re still together in the future.”
“Shout out to Selena for portraying an iconic bisexual character,” one fan wrote shared.
One more written“They really have chemistry. The only one who can match Alex’s energy, humor and sarcasm is Stevie! I need to watch the prisoner election episode again.”
“Honestly, this is what I think about all the time. My Gaydar is on the alert, and I am sending him [not gonna lie,]” fan specifiedclaimed to have known all along.
Peter Murrieta Shares His Hopes For The Show’s Fourth Instalment
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Murrieta, who produced the first three seasons of the show, shared how he hopes the fourth season will end.
“I hope season four is about building [Alex] and [Sulkin’s character] Mason’s relationship,” he said, per Daily Mail.
She also pointed out that she was hoping for a wizarding competition where Gomez’s character, Alex Russo, would win but give up her powers because she fell in love with someone who wasn’t a wizard, just like her father.
Selena Gomez Shares Her Biggest Regret
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In a February appearance on the “Wizards of Waverly Place” podcast, the “Love You Like A Love Song” singer opened up about her regrets.
During the crystal ball segment, which required Gomez to answer random questions, she was asked what her biggest mistake was.
“You know what? Maybe not connecting with you guys,” he told the show’s host.
Gomez added, “I think I’m slowly becoming like a little bit ashamed. I’m ashamed of the decision I made, and I don’t want you guys to see me in the situation that I’m in because you’ve told me the truth, and I don’t want to disappoint you.”
Her revelation left podcast hosts Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise emotional as they thanked her for being exposed.
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