LGBT in movies/games

i just read an article claiming that its bad that the MCU doesn't have any LGBT characters. why is this even a problem? the movies aren't about each characters sexuality so can we stop shoehorning it into our movies and video games for no reason?

dont get me wrong i'm supportive of the LGBT community but if it has nothing to do with the plot/story being told then i dont care if one character is gay. its not important.

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5thApprentice · 31-35, M

I dont even think any of the marvel characters they used were gay at any point in the comics. Only one that comes to mind is that guy from Apha Flight, Ultimate version of Colossus and the alternate version of Wolverine that was gay with Hercules.

It'll probably happen in time. If Ironman is bowing out after infinity war part 2 then maybe Riri Williams will be introduced as Ironheart. I cant remember if she was explicitly stated as bi/lesbian but it was kind of implied.

NeloAngelo · 26-30, M

@5thApprentice I've only read one or two comics about riri but i didn't see any signs. I don't see how it matters to that character at this point. She's smart enough to take iron mans scraps and build her own suit and will essentially be his successor. She's defined by her intelligence not sexuality.

5thApprentice · 31-35, M

@NeloAngelo My whole point is that if they do go for it, it should be organic not just added in there for the sake of being in there. As far as Riri maybe being lgbt, she was awfully close to her friend. Could be purely platonic but to me it kind of looked like there was a possibility of romance.
I liked that ambiguity because its more close to real life. People usually dont announce their sexuality until it becomes relevant (taking partners to a work party or whatever).