Great American Family boss Bill Abbott says Candace Cameron Bure doesn't speak for the network when it comes to LGBTQ storytelling — but he's not committing to putting same-sex couples on screen.
Bill Abbott addressed the backlash to Bure's comments about keeping "traditional marriage at the core" of GAF programming — but he also evaded questions about whether the network will feature same-sex couples in its movies.Jessica is a staff writer at Entertainment Weekly, where she covers TV, movies, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in Bustle, NYLON, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and more. She lives in California with her dog.
When asked more pointedly if the network planned or wanted to incorporate LGBTQ stories into its programming, Abbott responded with politician-level vagueness. "I think that's a very good and fair question," he said. "I don't think when we set out to do any type of movie we cast it first. The first thing we think about is a great storyline or great characters or an emotional journey.
LGBTQ programming will "certainly be something to think about," Abbott said, but "I think right now, we're just so focused on profitability, being successful, doing the right thing for our shareholders… We have so many things on our agenda that we need to stay focused on the core part of the business right now and then down the road, as our world grows and changes and becomes different, then we'll see.
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