First, a few things to frame the discussion.
Here is the Ellen interview with the three leads right before TFA opened in December, 2015. At about 2:12, Ellen asks if there's any romance between any of their characters, and Oscar Isaac's response is... well, see for yourself.
Building on the hype, this Hypable article by Natalie Fisher thoughtfully dissects the film's innuendo and what it might mean to have a gay central character in the franchise. I was surprised to learn that she is a newcomer to the fandom because she definitely captured the gravity of the possibility and what it would mean to fans new and old.
The Telegraph picked up this story in an excellent feature by Helen O'Hara a week later. It talks a little more about the practicalities at stake regarding global release and Darth Mouse's financial risks. Good read.
Great, now that the homework is out of the way, let's get to trolling the Internet for more!
