Queer as Folk (2022 TV series)

Queer As Folk is an upcoming drama television series created for Peacock. It is a re-imagining of the hit 1999 Channel 4 series created by Russell T Davies which saw a 2000 Showtime US remake of the same title.

Queer as Folk
GenreDrama
Based onQueer as Folk
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
DistributorAll3Media
Release
Original networkPeacock
Chronology
Related showsQueer as Folk (1999 series)
Queer as Folk (2000 series)

Premise

Set in New Orleans, the series will follow a diverse group of friends who find their lives transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

In December 2018, it was announced Bravo had put into development a reboot of Queer as Folk with Stephen Dunn set to write and direct, with Russell T. Davies set to executive produce.[1] In August 2019, it was announced the series was now in development at Peacock.[2] In April 2021, Peacock ordered the series.[3]

Casting

In August 2021, Jesse James Keitel joined the cast in a series regular role.[4] In September 2021, Candace Grace, Johnny Silbilly, Devin Way, Fin Argus, and Ryan O'Connell joined the cast in series regular roles.[5][6] In November 2021, Kim Cattrall joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[7] In December 2021, Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr., Armand Fields, Chris Renfro, Eric Graise, Sachin Bhatt and Benito Skinner joined the cast in recurring capacity.[8] In March 2022, it was announced Lukas Gage, Megan Stalter, Olli Haaskivi and Calvin Seabrooks had joined the cast in guest capacity.[9]

Filming

Principal photography began by October 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana.[10]

References
  1. Otterson, Joe (December 18, 2018). "'Queer as Folk' Reboot in Development at Bravo (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (August 15, 2019). "NBCU Streamer Orders 'One Of Us Is Lying' YA Mystery Drama Pilot Based On Book". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. White, Peter (April 8, 2021). "'Queer As Folk' Reboot Picked Up To Series At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  4. Petski, Denise (August 17, 2021). "'Queer As Folk': Jesse James Keitel Joins Peacock Reboot As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  5. Cordero, Rosy (2021-09-01). "'Queer As Folk': Peacock Reimagination Adds Candace Grace, Johnny Sibilly, Devin Way, & Fin Argus". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  6. Codero, Rosy (September 2, 2021). "'Queer As Folk': Ryan O'Connell Joins Cast Of Peacock Reimagination". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  7. Codero, Rosy (November 9, 2021). "Kim Cattrall Joins Peacock's 'Queer As Folk' In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  8. Porter, Rick (December 1, 2021). "Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr. Board 'Queer as Folk' Reboot at Peacock". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  9. Rash, Jolie (March 17, 2022). "'White Lotus' Alum Lukas Gage Among 4 New Guest Stars to Join 'Queer as Folk' Remake at Peacock". The Wrap. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  10. Rude, Mey (October 26, 2021). "Here's the First Pic of the New Queer As Folk Cast Together". Out. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
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