It’s surely not her first time, but Margaret Cho is headed to “Fire Island.”
The Emmy-nominated actor and comedian has joined the cast of the upcoming Searchlight Pictures film opposite Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang. She’ll play a key role as a homeowner and host on the notorious LGBTQ-friendly island.
Variety first reported that the project will be directed by Andrew Ahn, the Sundance breakout behind “Spa Night.'” Booster also wrote the script, described as a modern gay take on “Pride and Prejudice.” It follows 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.
Jax Media is producing and the film, which will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Star abroad, both owned by Disney. John Hodges, Brooke Posch and Tony Hernandez are overseeing for Jax,...
The Emmy-nominated actor and comedian has joined the cast of the upcoming Searchlight Pictures film opposite Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang. She’ll play a key role as a homeowner and host on the notorious LGBTQ-friendly island.
Variety first reported that the project will be directed by Andrew Ahn, the Sundance breakout behind “Spa Night.'” Booster also wrote the script, described as a modern gay take on “Pride and Prejudice.” It follows 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.
Jax Media is producing and the film, which will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and on Star abroad, both owned by Disney. John Hodges, Brooke Posch and Tony Hernandez are overseeing for Jax,...
- 7/28/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
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