From left: stars Leo Sheng, Jen Richards, Alexandra Grey, and Brian Michael Smith.A livestreamed reading of Brokeback Mountain featuring an all-star transgender cast has been added NewFest’s New York LGBTQ Film Festival, which is going virtual this year.Those playing the lead roles in the script of the beloved 2005 film are Leo Sheng (The L Word) as Ennis, Brian Michael Smith (911: Lone Star) as Jack, Jen Richards (Tales of the City) as Alma, Alexandra Grey (Empire) as Lurleen, and Sam Feder (director of Disclosure) as the narrator.
Others in the cast include Mal Blum, Mars Dixon, Theo Germaine, Jordan Gonzalez, Drew Gregory, Vico Ortiz, and Jes Tom.The event will take place October 18 at 6 p.m.