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Queer Casting: Hunter Schafer, Jerrod Carmichael Line Up Projects
Check out this queer casting news!
Hollywood doesn't sleep, and neither do we! It's time for another weekly roundup of the best in casting news for LGBTQ+ stars around Hollywood.
This week's roundup has the usual movie and TV casting news, but also some exciting news about one of our favorite out comedians! Keep reading to find out where and when you can watch your favorite LGBTQ+ stars in the coming months.
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‘Search Party’s Alia Shawkat Joins Zoë Kravitz’s Directorial Debut
Alia Shawkat has joined the cast for Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut, the film Pussy Island. The movie also stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Simon Rex, Christian Slater, and Geena Davis, among others. The movie follows Frida (Akie), a clever LA cocktail waitress who has her eyes set on a tech mogul named Slater King (Tatum). When she works her way into his inner circle and gets invited to his private island, she realizes that there's something darker behind his beautiful life.
Cara Delevingne to Star in ‘Tell It Like a Woman’
Delevingne (Only Murders in the Building) is a part of the star-studded cast of women leading the film Tell It Like a Woman. Other stars and filmmakers involved include Taraji P. Henson, Jennifer Hudson, Pauletta Washington, Maria Gay Harden, Catherine Hardwicke, and Eva Longoria. The film comprises seven segments, each directed by female directors from different parts of the world. Delevingne stars alongside Harden and Jasmine Luv in Hardwicke's entry.
Jerrod Carmichael Signs Overall Deal With HBO
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has signed a two-year overall deal with HBO after his comedy special on the network, Rothaniel, was a huge success among fans and critics. The new deal includes a brand new comedy special from Carmichael that will debut on the network, as well as developing other projects.
Rupert Everrett to Star in Spy Thriller ‘Gray’
My Policeman star Rupert Everrett has landed his next big TV role. He'll be joining Patricia Clarkson and Lydia West in the upcoming espionage thriller series Gray. The show follows CIA spy Cornelia Gray (Clarkson) who returns to her old life as a spy after 20 years in hiding "just as it is discovered that there is a new mole within her old spy network."
First Look at Hunter Schafer in 'Cuckoo'
We finally have our first look at Euphoria's Hunter Schafer in the upcoming horror movie Cuckoo. Directed by Tilman Singer, Cuckoo also stars Dan Stevens and Jessica Henwick. Filming on the movie wrapped this week, so hopefully we'll see a trailer soon!
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Mey Rude
Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade. The transgender, Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée.
Mey Rude is a journalist and cultural critic who has been covering queer news for a decade. The transgender, Latina lesbian lives in Los Angeles with her fiancée.