Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.
1.) The trailer for long-awaited lesbian film Am I Okay? is finally here! Initially premiering at Sundance Film Festival in 2022, the feature will at last be coming to us Thursday, June 6 on Max. The film, directed by the multi-talented couple Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, is a story of finding yourself and coming out in your 30s. Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is experiencing two major changes to her life: discovering her lesbian identity and learning her best friend Jane (Sonoya Mizuno) is moving from Los Angeles to London. We see Lucy navigating a lesbian dating scene, female friendship, and queer anxieties (including a classic googling of “How do I know if I am a lesbian?”). Am I Okay? also features queer actress Kiersey Clemons as Brittany, a potential love interest for Lucy. Get ready to stream the film in a few weeks, and watch the trailer below now!
2.) Peacock released the trailer for its upcoming doc Queer Planet! Narrated by gay actor Andrew Rannells, the documentary explores the diversity of sexuality and gender found in nature, from flamingos to primates to mushrooms. The documentary challenges ideas of what is scientifically “natural” and questions the rigid black and white binaries often inaccurately associated with sex and gender. See the trailer below, and stream Queer Planet on Peacock June 6!
3.) Queer comedian Mo Welch announced Dad Jokes—a combination between a stand-up special and documentary—will premiere on YouTube June 14! Welch’s debut docu-special brings together humor and trauma. She situates her “dad jokes” obsession in the context of her father’s abandonment as she journeys to Illinois to reunite with him for the first time in nearly twenty years. Stream Dad Jokes Friday, June 14!
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4.) Queer actress Ayo Edebiri is set to star in upcoming film After the Hunt! Edebiri will co-star with Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield in the Luca Guadagnino directed dramatic thriller. While details of Edebiri’s role are yet to be revealed, we do know the film centers on a college professor who is faced with a personal and professional crossroads after a student makes a serious accusation against one of her colleagues—while a secret from the professor’s past is also at risk of getting out. Stay tuned for more details on the project!
EXCLUSIVE: Ayo Edebiri has signed on to star alongside Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film ‘After The Hunt’ from director Luca Guadagnino and Imagine, Deadline has learned https://t.co/eSmsVrpFm9 pic.twitter.com/OAVsdaGg1D
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) May 22, 2024
5.) Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist season two is airing on OUTtv now through June 20! The comedic series centers on drag star Jackie Beat as a fake psychotherapist, helping her famous friends with their problems and mental health. This season sees a star-studded cast of “patients” spilling their troubles to Dr. Jackie. Special guests include Lady Bunny, Varla Jean Merman, Peppermint, Drew Droege, Stephanie Courtney, Ginger Minj, Parker Posey, Michelle Visage, Travis Walck, Cecily Strong, Manila Luzon, Bianca Del Rio, Alaska Thunderfuck, Willam, Nadya Ginsburg, Jane Wiedlin, Julie Brown, Jinkx Monsoon, Debbie Harry, Tom Lenk, Nina West, Neil Patrick Harris, Nate Burtka, Trixie Mattel and Jane Lynch. Check out the trailer below, and watch new episodes on OUTtv now!
6.) Queer singer and actress Dove Cameron has been cast alongside Avan Jogia in Obsession—a new thriller series based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s bestseller 56 Days. The pair portray Ciara and Oliver respectively, who start out as strangers but quickly fall hard and fast for one another. Only 56 days later, the love affair seems to have ended in death, as homicide investigators discover a gruesome and unidentified body at Oliver’s apartment. The brutality of the murder and the body’s decomposition leaves questions open as to who is the victim and who is the murderer. With the series jumping between the past and present, we see both the couple’s “love story” and the investigation. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about this intense series!
EXCLUSIVE: Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia have been set to topline ‘Obsession,’ a thriller series produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Atomic Monster, which was ordered at the end of last year https://t.co/B88oHTEEGg
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) May 23, 2024
7.) Bel-Air set its season three premiere for Thursday, August 15—plus we now have first-look photos of the new season! Bel-Air is a reimagined spinoff of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, following teenager Will’s dramatic move from the streets of West Philadelphia to the wealthy suburbs of Bel-Air—and the resulting tensions and conflicts that arise. The series features Ashley Banks, a lesbian character, in a supporting role. Stream Bel-Air seasons one and two on Peacock now, and stream season three August 15!
Peacock’s ‘Bel-Air’ has set Thursday, August 15 as the show’s premiere of its third season. The premiere will feature three new episodes https://t.co/kKUont55Mb
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) May 20, 2024
8.) Drag Race México has announced and unveiled official photos of the 13 queens competing in season two! Drag Race France alum Lolita Banana and Queen of the Universe season two winner Taiga Brava are set to host, joined by Oscar Madrazo as a judge. The new season will premiere June 20 on WOW Presents Plus. In more reality television news, Hulu has acquired I Kissed a Boy—the first queer British reality dating series—and its all-female counterpart I Kissed a Girl! The former will be available on Hulu June 15, with the latter airing sometime this year after it completes its BBC run. In the meantime, catch some queer drama in the I Kissed a Boy trailer below!
9.) Out alt-pop artist CLAY released their new EP Waiting for God in the Garden today! Several other out artists also dropped singles—including drag star and multi-hyphenate Queen Priyanka’s “Shut It Down”; singer-songwriter Heather Mae’s “Kissing Girls” (plus an official music video celebrating queer joy); and Logan Lynn’s “Bet It All” off upcoming album SOFTCORE. Lynn also shared a new take on another album track “Where The Sun Don’t Shine” covered by hypnotic pop duo Fawn. In more queer music news, Billie Eilish performed already iconic queer song “Lunch” live on The Late Show, and Camila Cabello collaborated with Lil Nas X on a new song and the music video for “He Knows.” Last but certainly not least, out artist Shygirl—who recently shared she will be supporting Troye Sivan and Charli XCX on the SWEAT tour this fall—had another announcement: her new EP Club Shy RMX will be out June 7! Fans can get a first listen with the release of new track “encore.” Check out the video below!
10.) The Romeo + Juliet Broadway production released a music video starring the show’s leads, bisexual actor Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler! Set to the Bleachers song “Tiny Moves,” the video gives a first glimpse at the modern-day style of this production. Performances won’t begin until Thursday, September 26, with the show officially opening Thursday, October 24, but tickets are currently on sale! See the star-crossed lovers now in the video below.
11.) Bisexual actress Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero—who co-starred on Brooklyn Nine-Nine—are reuniting for a new weekly podcast! Named More Better with Stephanie and Melissa, the comedy podcast will see the duo sharing life advice and anecdotes. Listen starting May 30, from iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network! In other exciting news, bisexual musician, author, and activist Kathleen Hanna’s memoir is a New York Times Bestseller! The book, titled Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk, is available to buy now!
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