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STARZPLAY UK has picked up the UK rights to ‘Queer as Folk‘, the eight-episode reimagining of the iconic and trailblazing UK series by Russell T. Davies, to premiere this July.
Produced by UCP, a division of the Universal Studio Group, ‘Queer as Folk’ is Stephen Dunn’s (‘Little America’, ‘Closet Monster’) vibrant reimagining of the ground-breaking British series, and explores a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.
“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.”
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 (‘Hacks’) as Noah and Ryan O’Connell (‘Special’) as Julian. O’Connell also serves as a writer and co-executive producer on the series.
Guest stars this season include Kim Cattrall (“Sex and the City”) as Brenda, Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets,” Cape Fear) as Judy, Ed Begley Jr (“Better Call Saul”, A Mighty Wind) as Winston, Armand Fields (“Work in Progress”) as Bussey, Chris Renfro (“Reno 911!”) as Daddius, Eric Graise (“Step Up: High Water”) as Marvin, Sachin Bhatt (“Grace & Frankie”) as Ali, Benito Skinner as Jack Cole Jordan, Nyle DiMarco (“Dancing with the Stars”), Lukas Gage (“The White Lotus,” “Love, Victor”) as Eric, Megan Stalter (“Hacks”) as Meg, Olli Haaskivi (“Manifest”) as George and Calvin Seabrooks (“4400”) as Taylor.
Dunn is creator, writer and executive producer of the series; he also directed the pilot and additional episodes. Jaclyn Moore (“Dear White People,” “Love Life”) also serves as an executive producer and writer on the show. Other executive producers include Lee Eisenberg (“WeCrashed,” “The Office”), Emily Brecht (“Turnt,” “Smilf”), original British series creator Davies, Nicola Shindler (“It’s A Sin,” “Finding Alice”) and Louise Pedersen on behalf of All3 Media International, which distributes both the format and the original British series produced by Red Productions for Channel 4. Brian Dannelly also serves as executive producer and directed several episodes.
If you’re wondering how to get STARZPLAY UK, it is available for download on iOS, as well as on a wide range of Android supported devices as an app. You can also get it as an additional Amazon Prime Video Channel, on the Apple TV app, ROKU devices, and selected Smart TVs. It is also available direct to Virgin TV customers as an additional subscription to their package. You can find out more at www.starzplay.co.uk.
‘Queer as Folk‘ premieres Friday, 1st July 2022 on STARZPLAY UK.
