A post shared by Jesse James Keitel (@jessejameskeitel)Nonbinary actor Jesse James Keitel has landed a leading role in the new reboot version of Queer as Folk, set to debut next year on Peacock.Deadline reports that Keitel–who uses both “she” and “they” pronouns–will step into the role of a transgender party girl struggling to get her life in order.Keitel shared the news with fans on Instagram. “I’m still so gagged — Honored, thrilled, and in genuine disbelief to be joining this iconic show.
Let’s make some magic, y’all,” she posted.Related: Queer As Folk cast reunite online this week for COVID-19 fundraiserThe news also comes as Keitel announced a return to the ABC drama Big Sky for a second season.