The Queer as Folk reboot has found a home in the UK. A revival of the classic series created by Russell T. Davies, which revolved around three gay men living in Manchester, Queer as Folk is set to premiere 9 June in the United States on Peacock.
Thankfully, British viewers won’t have long to wait: the highly-anticipated drama has been announced to launch 1 July on StarzPlay.
Jeff Cooke, the streamer’s senior VIP of programming, international networks, said in a statement: “The original ‘Queer as Folk’ truly broke new ground in the television space and that innovative spirit perfectly aligns with the Starzplay slate of bold, unique, and complex storytelling. “We are elated to be the exclusive global home of the reimagined 2022 ‘Queer as Folk’ and look forward to our audiences devouring each episode this summer.” Set in New Orleans, the new series will follow a diverse group of friends whose lives are turned upside down following a devastating tragedy.
Ryan O’Connell, Jesse James Keitel, Candace Grace, Johnny Sibilly, Devin Way and Fin Argus lead the reimagining of the beloved British drama.