“Queer as Folk” starts streaming June 9th on Peacock!
Queer as Folk is a vibrant reimagining of the groundbreaking British series created by Russell T. Davies, exploring a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.
Creator Stephen Dunn states; “Like every queer ‘90s kid, I had a very special relationship with the original Queer as Folk. Growing up, I was desperate for any sort of connection with people like me. It was the first time I really felt seen. The show offered a new paradigm – one where we could accept and celebrate queer love, families, and communities on a global stage. It was truly iconic. I am honored that Russell T. Davies, the creator of the original series, entrusted me to continue this legacy.
I wanted to create a new groundbreaking version of this show for this moment. Our new Queer as Folk is set in New Orleans — one of the most unique queer communities in North America – and I am immensely proud that the new series is comprised of an electric ensemble of fresh characters that mirror the modern global audience. If there’s one person who is able to see Queer as Folk and feel less alone, or who now feels more supported and seen, our job is done. In the true spirit of the original, our show doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of our community, but above all else, the series is about people who live vibrant, vital, unapologetically queer lives.”
Series Regulars:
Devin Way (he/him) will play Brodie (he/him), a charming and sometimes chaotic commitment-phobe who finds a reason to stay in New Orleans after tragedy rocks his community.
Fin Argus (they/them) will play Mingus (he/him/they/them), a cocky high schooler whose confidence belies their lack of real world experience.
Jesse James Keitel (she/her) will play Ruthie (she/her), a trans, semi-reformed party girl who is struggling to grow up.
CG (they/them) will play Shar (they/them), a non-binary professor navigating the rocky transition from punk to parenthood.
Johnny Sibilly (he/him) will play Noah (he/him), a successful lawyer who is not as put together as he seems.
Ryan O’Connell (he/him) will play Julian (he/him), a pop culture nerd with cerebral palsy who is more than ready for some independence.Guests:
Kim Cattrall (she/her) will play Brenda (she/her), a martini-soaked, high society southern debutant with trailer park roots.
Juliette Lewis (she/her) will play Judy (she/her), a single mom who is more of a friend than a parent to her teenager.
Ed Begley Jr. (he/him) will play Winston (he/him), an emotionally distant father.
Armand Fields (they/them) will play Bussey (she/her in drag he/him out of drag), the reigning drag queen and matriarch of the local scene.
Chris Renfro (they/them) will play Daddius (he/they), a fun-loving hedonist who is always the life of the party.
Eric Graise (he/him) will play Marvin (he/him), a jaded barfly who DNGAF about your problems.
Sachin Bhatt (he/him) will play Ali (he/him), an empathetic sex worker.
Benito Skinner (he/him) will play Jack Cole Jordan (he/him), a self-aggrandizing influencer.
Nyle DiMarco (he/him) will play Leo (he/him), a charming grad student.
Lukas Gage (he/him) will play Eric (he/him), a personal trainer.
Megan Stalter (she/her) will play Meg (she/her), an aspiring singer.
Olli Haaskivi (he/him) will play George (he/him), a friend from the mall.
Calvin Seabrooks (he/him) will play Taylor (he/him), a reluctant dinner party guest.
Starring Devin Way (he/him) as Brodie (he/him), Fin Argus (they/them) as Mingus (he/him/they/them), Jesse James Keitel (she/her) as Ruthie (she/her), CG (they/them) as Shar (they/them), Johnny Sibilly (he/him) as Noah (he/him), and Ryan O’Connell (he/him) as Julian (he/him) as well as series writer and co-executive producer.
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