Eugene Lee Yang Explains How Nimona's Queer Story Drew Him To The Movie

We chat with Eugene Lee Yang about how the queer story at the heart of Nimona drew him to the Netflix movie, and why he loves his character:

Nimona features an unlikely team-up between a knight framed for a crime he didn't commit and the shape-shifting teen who might also be a monster he's sworn to kill. This animated feature showcases messages of acceptance and friendship, which is certainly important in the world we are living in today. It stars Riz Ahmed as the knight, Ballister Boldheart, and Chloë Grace Moretz as Nimona.

Screen Rant spoke with Eugene Lee Yang about Netflix's Nimona, where he explains that it was the queer story that drew him to want to be a part of it. He also touches on why he loves his character, Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, and how powerful the messaging behind Nimona is. Screen Rant: I love this movie. It's one of my favorites of the year. What was it about Nimona that made you want to be a part of it?

Eugene Lee Yang: Congratulations! I think it's so important because, first of all, the story is created by ND who his perspective already infuses it with inherent queerness. I think that's the thing, give more queer creators the space to create, give them that ability. Then you can see that it effortlessly is infused into this really creative world. It's still fun.

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