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.) Anna Emma Haudal’s lesbain rom-com The Venus Effect is now available to stream on Amazon! In the Danish drama, twenty-something Liv’s life is turned upside down when the chaotic and headstrong Andrea comes crashing into her countryside gardening story. Andrea is everything Liv isn’t, and as the women grow closer, their different lifestyles begin to clash. Ultimately, Liv discovers that relationships, love, and family can come in many forms. Check out the trailer below and rent or buy The Venus Effect today!
2.) Welcome back to the Emerald City in the official trailer of Wicked: For Good! The second part to GLAAD Media Award-nominated Broadway movie adaptation reunites Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba with a number of queer actors, including Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, and Bowen Yang as Pfannee. Set in the Land of Oz, the final chapter finds Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship being put to the test as they embrace their new respective identities as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the North. Watch the trailer below and catch Wicked: For Good in theaters November 21.
3.) In other movie musical news, the first teaser trailer for out director Bill Condon’s Kiss of the Spider Woman arrived! In this adaptation of the 1976 novel and Broadway musical of the same name, gay hairdresser Luis Molina is serving an eight-year prison sentence. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina envisions films starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna. But Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentín, is brought into his cell, and they form an unlikely bond. Check out the teaser below and don’t miss Kiss of the Spider Woman in theaters October 10.
4.) Out Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Andrew Scott joined the legal thriller A Place in Hell. Starring Michelle Williams and Daisy Edgar Jones, the pic follows two women at a high profile criminal law firm. Report back for more information!
Andrew Scott joins Chloe Domont’s next film ‘A PLACE IN HELL’ alongside Michelle Williams and Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Described as a thriller following two women at a high profile criminal law firm. pic.twitter.com/t82Rlgtow4
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 2, 2025
5.) Prime Video debuted a teaser trailer for Gen V season two, premiering with three new episodes September 17! The Boys spinoff series takes place at the only U.S. college for young superheroes as the students compete for the schools top ranking. In the sophomore season, queer character Marie and Jordan join the group returning to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. Soon, the gang learns of a secret program that may have larger implications than they realize. Find the teaser below!
6.) In other Prime Video news, the streamer confirmed its lead cast for Carrie, including out stars Josie Totah and Thalia Dudek! The TV adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name is a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. Following her father’s sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of high school, a bullying scandal and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers. Additionally, pansexual Schitt’s Creek alumna Emily Hampshire joined Marvel’s Vision, the second WandaVision spinoff after GLAAD Media Award-winning series Agatha All Along. Hampshire is believed to be playing E.D.I.T.H., Tony Stark’s sophisticated augmented reality security system. Stay tuned for more information on these exciting projects!
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7.) Drag Race Brasil revealed the queens competing in the upcoming second season! Hosted by Grag Queen, the season will see ten Glamazonians use their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to compete in a series of acting challenges, fashion runways, live performances, and more. Tune in to WOW Presents Plus on July 10 and meet the queens today.
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8.) Queer glimmer rock artist Vienna Vienna unleashed the righteous single and “Cashgrab” — watch the music video below! Lesbian singer-songwriter Staci Gruber also dropped the country-meets-Americana single “Be Kind With My Heart.” Additionally, queer genre-blurring artist Wic Whitney released the new single “Pocket” off his upcoming album Foolhardy, arriving September 26, and multihyphenate Ethel Cain revealed the song “Nettles.” In other music news, the Original Cast Recording of the late bisexual singer-songwriter Jill Sobule’s autobiographical musical memir “F*ck 7th Grade” arrived alongside a special reissue of the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Jill Sobule. Last but certainly not least, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo shared her sophomore solo album I Forgive You.
9.) Netflix’s Eurovision Song Content: The Story of Fire Saga is coming to Broadway! The musical is under development with beloved trans writer Harper Steele, Will Ferrell and Anthony King writing the book. The 2020 film tells the story of aspiring Icelandic musicians Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Eicksdottir as they represent their country at the world’s most famous song competition. Keep an eye out for additional details as they arise, and in the meantime, watch Will & Harper on Netflix today.
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10.) The winners of the second annual Gotham Television Awards have been announced! The newly created category for “Outstanding Original Films, Broadcast or Streaming” went to the documentary Pee-wee as Himself, which tells the story of the man behind the infamous persona, Paul Reubens. Other LGBTQ winners include Julio Torres for “Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series” in Fantasmas and Ben Whishaw for “Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series” in Black Doves. In more award show news, the 78th annual Tony Awards has set the performances for the upcoming ceremony. Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the original cast of Hamilton will reunite to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary, featuring out stars Ariana DeBose, Jonathan Groff, Andrew Chappelle, Sydney James Harcourt, and more. LGBTQ nominees include Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, Paul Tazewell, and Jonathan Groff, among others. Don’t miss the Tony Awards this Sunday at 8pm ET on CBS or Paramount+!
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