Watch the Trailer for ‘Fire Island’, This Summer’s Steamy New Gay Film
| 03/08/22
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Fox Searchlight Pictures has released first look images for their newest queer film starring a slew of our favorite actors.
According to the press release, Fire Island "is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends."
Comedian Joel Kim Booster stars in the film alongside Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang, How To Get Away With Murder star Conrad Ricamora, Matt Rogers, the iconic Margaret Cho, and more.
"A group of queer best friends gather in the Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter, but a sudden change of events might make this their last summer in gay paradise," the official description reads. "As they discover the romance and pleasures of the iconic island, their bonds as a chosen family are pushed to the limit."
We can spot all of the stars in the trailer, as well as RuPaul's Drag Race star Peppermint. It also features Charli XCX's song "Boys."
No studio sets here. Fire Island was actually filmed on location in Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines, the two LGBT resort communities on the island. The film will feel authentic to folks who have been to the resort before while also supporting the islands' LGBTQ+ businesses.
Booster wrote the film, so we'll surely get plenty of laughs. Andrew Ahn, who wrote and directed another queer film titled Spa Night, is also directing this film.
Fire Island will premiere June 3rd on Hulu.
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!