Think of your favourite romantic comedy. Whether it’s When Harry Met Sally, Crazy Rich Asians or 10 Things I Hate About You, they all have one glaringly obvious thing in common – they’re straight.
In fact, growing up in the early noughties, I don’t recall watching any mainstream queer romantic comedies, unless you want to count Bend It Like Beckham and, believe me, I do.
It’s not as if there’s isn’t enough space at the multiplex for LGBTQ+ romcoms, it’s just that nobody has filled the gap.Even after Love, Simon – 2018’s gay high school smash – proved straight love stories weren’t the only ones that could make money, Hollywood didn’t respond.