OUT Exclusive: New Gay TV Drama, 'DTLA'
1.26.2012
By Adam Rathe
We’re not lacking for amazing TV shows to watch. But every so often something comes along that warrants deleting that subscription to Roseanne reruns we keep on our DVR. DTLA seems to be just such a program.
The show, produced by L Word veteran Larry Kennar, will begin airing on Canada’s OUTtv (no relation) beginning late spring, and follows a group of friends in Downtown Los Angeles as they deal with the breakup of boyfriends Lenny (Darryl Stephens) and Bryan (Matthew Stephen Herrick).
“OUTtv is committed to the development of new dramatic TV series that tell the stories of the LGBT community,” the network told us.
The show, which is shot in what creators call a “European” style—meaning way more sexy scenes than you might be used to—features familiar faces including Stephens (Noah's Arc), Danny Roberts (The Real World), Erin Daniels (The L Word), Tiffany Pollard (I Love New York), Luenell (Borat), Julie Goldman (Big Gay Sketch Show), Internet superstar B. Scott, William McNamara (Doing Time On Maple Drive) and Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace), and is mostly improvised, based on stories from the creators’ lives.
Check out a trailer for the show below and, to help fund upcoming episodes, check out the Kickstarter page here.
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Finally, something other than 1 girl 5 gays....and the A-list sheesh real drama on television
I won't be watching this show; it seems too same ol same ol. About love, sex, boys, maybe I'm just tired of that story plot. I hope the GLBT community opens up and becomes more adventurous with the shows. I wish the show the best of luck, and it might just succeed if it enters to America because it has far more racy sex scenes, and Americans love sex, that's why True Blood is still on-that's all they do, lol.
I do agree though that actors, writers, and waiters writing about themselves so a lack of wanting to be in other people shoes. I personally believe the GLBT community should open just a bit.
I'm sure you will be the first one tuning it...how can you say you won't see something you know nothing about..and who doesn't love sex....remember the old saying sex sells and that's anywhere in the world! Open up a little and expand your mind...I think this could be a very good show, hopefully something more than just the black and white topics of the gay world.
DTLA, wow! loving that it's set in Downtown, LA. Finally something new and refreshing other than some cliche Weho show. Real Representations of the Gay society other than the fishy weho scene. I totally hopes this gets picked up in the states......!
it's funny--and sad--to see so many people hating on a show they've never seen. thanks for fulfilling another stereotype while you complain about "stereotypes."
Totally agree...The show isn't even off the ground and people are bashing it. Larry Kennar seems to have had a pretty good track record with movies and shows.I think it will be a hit, I hope it goes to Logo or Showtime; we need something other than vampires and werewolves in our lives as a reason to watch two men or two women kissing.
100% agreed. I read the Huffington Post article a few days ago. This show looks like something that breaks away from all the normal stereotypes out there and explores a different side of gay culture that is mixed with straight life. Isn't that what we fight for? To be part of society without having to segregate ourselves? I will definitely tune in to check this show out. That is, if they solidify U.S. distribution.
@Anonymous #1-What could be more photogenic than DTLA? It's the most filmed place on earth and is full of gorgeousness. We Downtowners know that DTLA is a gayborhood and teeming with gay folk. I like WeHo and spend time there but for a lot of us in DTLA, Echo Park, KTown and Silverlake WeHo is not our reality. I'm thrilled to see our lives portrayed in some small way on the small screen
Wow... gay LA actors/models/waiters making a reality series about... themselves.
Where do you get reality series from? it says SCRIPTED drama series. Jesus did you read the post? Probably not. Just a typical hater for no reason at all. I think it looks great.
What a joke? How is this any different from the A-List? I am so sick and tired of shows that portray such stereotypes within our community.
The A-List is reality show....DTLA is an actual half hour television drama...(Actual Real Actors...and Actual Real Storylines) that do not depict the traditional Weho crowd. There more to representing professional depictions of individuals who happen to be a working professional and gay...as opposed to a gay working professional. This show I believe introducing a new hybrid to something that is currently not on the air. I excited to see more about the characters...
This is beautifully done feels tired not because it's downtown but because it's more of the same top-to-bottom story telling that's now, officially, passe. Less 90210, more Bruce La Bruce.
The remarkable thing about their Kickstarter campaign is how disconnected it is from the same gay community they're claiming to engage.
Wow - How did I not know about this? Where was my invite to the casting call? LOL
Come to our monthly happy hours DTLA. Find me on FB, Jared Chacon, or FB "Downtown GAY Happy Hour" to find the monthly event!
Cheers, Jared
Hey! I just asked the producers on Kickstarter about the distribution. They have offers from two U.S. cable companies, though they need to finish the project first before they can cut a deal.
Hey! I just asked the producers on Kickstarter about the distribution. They have offers from two U.S. cable companies, though they need to finish the project first before they can cut a deal.
Matthew Stephen herrick is HOT
agreed! I googled him after I watched the trailer. There is no shortage of Mr. Herrick out there. Yum.
I don't get why it being in DTLA is a big deal? I think it's kind of an interesting take on everything. Gays seem too often to bash anything gay but turn around and complain that there isn't enough accessible gay programming. The show looks great to me. I just hope they secure U.S. distribution so I can check it out.
Thank God!!
this looks AWESOME!
Weho = ZZZZZzzzzzzzz
Downtown LA is the perfect place way more urban and a real city
everybody is over WEHO too cliche
Exactly! I'm on the same page.
That's great, wonderful even. But you don't list any outlets it will be airing in the US. It would be nice if you did. If it isn't then before you go gushing about it, that should be high up in the article. "This show has NO US outlets as of out posting."
The trailer got to me with a rush of OMG, can't wait and FINALLY . . love the gritty cinema verite look and feel . . . doesn't look like any other gay drama ever, so we neeeeed this! And can't believe William McNamara's in it (yumm . . . wondered what became of him). And Ms. New York? Leslie Jordan. This makes me want to move to downtown L.A. already.
Why not West Hollywood instead of Downtown LA? No one goes downtown. Weho much more real to gay life here.
I believe it being in Downtown is perfect. There are so much happening..Downtown LA is like this thriving new metropolis that is so secretive and original...I'm excited about this show! Seems like it has some great talent.
Why Downtown LosAngeles? No one goes there? Why not West Hollywood. More photogenic and real.
Why downtown Los Angeles? Why not West Hollywood? More photogenic and real.
lots of gays have moved downtown. plus the series is about a diverse group of friends living their lives, it doesn't HAVE to be in the gay 'hood. prob easier to get heteros to watch and relate to characters who live with and around them, instead of holed-up in a little corner of the city.
Exciting!!!! Where can we see this in the states, pleeezz?!
Congratulations Larry!
We at OUTtv are very proud to support you. We look forward to airing the series this Spring.
Brad Danks, COO, OUTtv
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