It was just announced that the Disney Channel animated series has been picked up for a third season – and the second season hasn’t even premiered yet.
“Dana [Terrace] and her team have created a series that continues to push the envelope with epic and diverse storylines, an astounding world and multifaceted characters that have captivated our audience. We’re eager to showcase more adventures in seasons two and three,” Meredith Roberts, senior vice president/general manager, Television Animation, Disney Channels, said in a statement.
The creator of the series has recently confirmed that the character’s sexuality.
“In [development] I was very open about my intention to put queer kids in the main cast. I’m a horrible liar so sneaking it in would’ve been hard haha. When we were greenlit I was told by certain Disney leadership that I could NOT represent any form of bi or gay relationship on the Channel,” creator Dana Terrace wrote on Twitter.
“I’m bi! I want to write a bi character, dammit! Luckily my stubbornness paid off and now I am VERY supported by current Disney leadership. (Thank you @NashRiskin and team!) Not to mention the amazingness of this crew,” she added. “Representation matters! Always fight to make what YOU want to see! As OH continues I can’t wait to explore things that are important to me and my crew. Looking forward to the next chapter.”
Luz is the Disney Channel’s first lead character to identify as bisexual. This isn’t the first time a main character has identified as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as Cyrus Goodman on Andi Mackcame out as gay in the series. Joshua Rush, who played Cyrus, then later came out as bisexual himself.
The Owl House is currently airing it’s first season, with new episodes every Saturday on Disney Channel.
Ally Maki and Noah Galvin are joining the voice cast of The Owl House this weekend!
In an all new episode titled “The First Day”, airing this Saturday (July 25), the pair will guest star as Luz’s new friends Viney (Maki) and Jerbo (Galvin).
Here’s a synopsis: During Luz’s first day of Magic School, curiosity gets the best of her, and she finds herself thrown into the Delinquent Track, where she’s not allowed to learn magic.
“Meet Viney. She is very cool and hands down has the best accessory usage of all time. Make sure to check out a brand new episode of #TheOwlHouse this Saturday on @disneychannel! 🦉,” Ally shared on Instagram.
Be sure to tune in to The Owl House THIS Saturday (July 25) on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW!
Ally Maki & Noah Galvin Guest Star on ‘The Owl House’
