'Gay, Gay, Gay': What Oscar Isaac Actually Said About Florida's Restrictive Legislation
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Oscar Isaac's comments during the Moon Knight tour were not a sudden display of performative outrage. His frustration with studio timidity dates back to his tenure in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Beginning in 2015 with The Force Awakens, fans noted intense chemistry between Isaac’s pilot Poe Dameron and John Boyega’s former stormtrooper Finn.
Isaac did not shy away from the fan reading; he actively advocated for it. During press tours for The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Isaac repeatedly revealed that he played the character with romantic interest in Finn. He lobbied Lucasfilm executives and director J.J. Abrams to make that dynamic explicit on screen.
When the studio ultimately pivoted away from the romance, introducing female romantic interests for both characters in the 2019 finale, Isaac voiced his disappointment openly. He told interviewers that "the Disney overlords" were not ready for an authentic queer relationship between major franchise leads. His willingness to criticize the studio's risk aversion established a clear pattern: when studio messaging conflicts with genuine inclusion, Isaac chooses honesty over deference.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
