"It just means that more people will be able to see themselves in a story about joy and happy endings."  By  Shannon Connellan Shannon Connellan Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8 . A Tomatometer-approved critic , Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror , and loves to nerd out with movie stars , filmmakers , and TV creators . Read Full Bio  on  March 7, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.…