'Eternals' Featured The First Queer MCU Superhero, And Kit Harington Said It's A 'Big Reason' Why He Joined The Film After Previously Calling Out Marvel For Its Lack Of Inclusion

'As a hardcore LGBTQ+ MCU fan, seeing them kiss on the big screen really meant a lot, and I couldn't stop crying.'

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After local sensors in the Gulf countries requested certain edits be made, Disney refused. Speaking to, Haaz — who is gay and of Lebanese descent — said he was emotional at Disney's response to the ban."They stood their ground and said, 'Nope, we are not going to compromise the integrity of our film.' It made these Arab countries look so ignorant and pathetic."He continued,"I have no respect for those governments.

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