Starzplay Pick Up UK Rights To Queer As Folk Reboot
Streaming service Starzplay have announced they have acquired the UK rights to the reboot for Queer As Folk.
The original series was created by Russell T Davis for Channel Four set in Manchester’s Gay Village. The new version heads to New Orleans, USA following a group of friends. They come together through tragedy which changes their lives. The original series was released in 1999 which was a ground breaking series at time of release starring Aiden Gillen, Charlie Hunnam and Craig Kelly.
The series stars Devin Way (Grey’s Anatomy) as Brodie, Fin Argus (The Gifted) as Mingus, Jesse James Keitel (Big Sky) as Ruthie, CG as Shar, Johnny Sibilly as Noah and Ryan O’Connell as Julian. O’Connell also serves as a writer and co-executive producer on the series.
“The original ‘Queer as Folk’ truly broke new ground in the television space and that innovative spirit perfectly aligns with the STARZPLAY slate of bold, unique, and complex storytelling,” said Jeff Cooke, Senior Vice President of Programming, International Networks. “We are elated to be the exclusive global home of the reimagined 2022 ‘Queer as Folk’ and look forward to our audiences devouring each episode this summer.”
Starzplay have released a short Teaser which is nothing more than announcement teaser…
Guest stars this season include Kim Cattrall as Brenda, Juliette Lewis as Judy, Ed Begley Jr as Winston, Armand Fields as Bussey, Chris Renfro as Daddius, Eric Graise as Marvin, Sachin Bhatt as Ali, Benito Skinner as Jack Cole Jordan, Nyle DiMarco, Lukas Gage as Eric, Megan Stalter as Meg, Olli Haaskivi as George and Calvin Seabrooks as Taylor.
Queer As Folk will premiere on Starzplay in the UK, from Friday 1st July. The series will also premiere Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands and the Nordics from Sunday 31st July. Every week 2 episodes will be released.
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