But while Bros (which hits theaters September 30th) is a landmark moment in LGBTQ+ representation, it’s not the only queer romcom coming to audiences in 2022.Ĭomedians Joel Kim Booster ( Sunnyside) and Bowen Yang ( Saturday Night Live) star in Fire Island, an updated queer twist on Pride and Prejudice that takes place at the titular vacation destination. Jim Rash, Harvey Fierstein, Monica Raymund, Amanda Bearse, Guillermo Diaz, Dot-Marie Jones and Benito Skinner also appear in the film. The film stars Eichner and Luke Macfarlane ( Killjoys) as two men with commitment problems who attempt a relationship. You don’t think a gay man can play straight but you believe in Chewbacca?” Eichner noted that Bros will be the “first major studio film with an all openly LGBTQ cast,” adding “We have waited a long, long time.” In addition, gay actors will be playing straight roles in the film, with Eichner quipping “Look at all the things moviegoers believe - Star Wars, Spider-Man and Transformers.
The film, produced by Judd Apatow and directed by Nick Stoller ( Neighbors) will make history as the first gay romantic comedy to be released by a major film studio. During Universal Picture’s CinemaCon presentation, comedian Billy Eichner ( Billy on the Street, Difficult People) presented a first look at his upcoming gay romantic comedy Bros.
