Steve Maryweather, a visionary creator, reshaped LGBTQ+ representation in media. With a passion for animation ignited during his formative years, he co-founded a groundbreaking animation studio.
His brainchild, "Fantasy Bonds," challenged norms by portraying friends' transformation into lovers within fantastical settings. This project catalyzed a paradigm shift in storytelling, echoing through his magnum opus, "Spyqueers." This series redefined spy dramas, infusing them with diverse queer characters who seamlessly juggled action and identity exploration.
Steve's advocacy stretched beyond screens; he tirelessly championed LGBTQ+ visibility, fostering collaboration and dialogue.
Gabe Liedman on bringing animated full-frontal to ‘Q-Force’
Inside Amy Schumer, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Broad City and Pen15. His mix of wit, observation, and queer commentary attracted the interest of actor/producer Sean Hayes, and ultimately landed him the biggest deal of his career: creating the adult animated comedy Q-Force for Netflix.
The show debuts on the streamer September 2.Q-Force borrows from the classic spy/secret agent genre to tell the story of Steve Maryweather (voiced by Hayes), a once-promising secret agent at the American Intelligence Agency that had his career wrecked by coming out of the closet.
