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JamesG · 12-18-2018, 11:48 PM

"Queer as Folk" Reboot in the Works at Bravo
by Patrick Gomez
Dec. 18, 2018

Get ready for a whole new generation of "Queer as Folk".

A new version of the LGBTQ drama — which ran for 10 episodes between 1999 and 2000 in the U.K. and was remade for Showtime in 2000 and ran for five seasons — is in the works at Bravo with Universal Cable Productions producing, EW can confirm.

Russell T. Davies, the creator of the original series, is on board the new project as an executive producer, and Stephen Dunn is attached to write and executive-produce, according to Variety, which first reported the news.

https://ew.com/tv/2018/12/18/queer-a...hy-no-revival/

Babalu · 12-19-2018, 06:44 AM

It's already being remade. It's called network TV.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-19-2018, 08:40 AM

I liked the original. Probably won’t give the remake a chance.

JamesG · 08-15-2019, 03:20 PM

"Queer as Folk" Reboot Moves to NBCUniversal's Streaming Service
by Lesley Goldberg
Aug. 15, 2019

NBCUniversal continues to play scripted musical chairs ahead of its unnamed streaming service debut next year. Bravo's "Queer as Folk" is moving to the Comcast-backed streaming service.

The reboot remains in development.

"Queer as Folk", originally developed for Bravo last December, continues to be written by Stephen Dunn (Closet Monster). Red Productions' Nicola Shindler, who produced the original U.K. series, is on board in the same capacity.

Digital Rights Group, who distributes the format — that resulted in Showtime's groundbreaking U.S. adaptation — will also produce. Russell T. Davies, creator of the original series, will also exec produce alongside Lee Eisenberg and Emily Brecht of Quantity Entertainment.

The new version is described as a modern take on the British series that centers on a group of club-going friends who find support in the gay community following a tragedy.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...ervice-1232203

dakert · 08-15-2019, 05:32 PM

I always thought Queer As Folk was like an updated version of Happy Days. You had Michael as Richie, Brian as Fonz, Justin aka "sunshine" as one of the hoopla triplets, Ted and Emmitt as Potsie and Ralph. Lindsay and Melanie as Laverne and Shirley and rounding out Debbie and Vic as Mr and Mrs C. What a great show. I wonder what young queers are doing in 2019

JamesG · 04-08-2021, 03:38 PM

"Queer as Folk" Reboot Picked Up to Series at Peacock
by Peter White
April 8, 2021

Peacock has handed Stephen Dunn’s reboot of British drama "Queer as Folk" a series order.

The project, which comes from UCP, was originally in development with Bravo back in 2018, before moving to the NBCU streamer in 2019, and has now been given a straight-to-series order.

The Peacock series will be set in New Orleans and will follow a diverse group of friends whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

https://deadline.com/2021/04/queer-a...ck-1234730135/

JamesG · 08-17-2021, 09:17 PM

"Big Sky's" Jesse James Keitel Joins Cast of Peacock's "Queer as Folk" Reboot
by Dave Nemetz
August 17, 2021

Well, now we might know why Jesse James Keitel got bumped down to recurring status on ABC’s "Big Sky" for its second season. She has joined the cast of Peacock’s upcoming "Queer as Folk" reboot, according to our sister site Variety.

Keitel will be a series regular on the reboot and will play “a trans, semi-reformed party girl who is struggling to grow up.”

https://tvline.com/2021/08/17/jesse-...acock-big-sky/

JamesG · 09-23-2022, 11:03 PM

Peacock’s "Queer as Folk" Reboot will not Return for Additional Episodes
by Christy Pina
Sept. 23, 2022

Peacock’s "Queer as Folk" reboot will not return for any more episodes.

Creator Stephen Dunn took to social media Friday night to announce the news that the series would not continue.

“It’s a rare gift in these times, and in this country, to be able to make a show as fearless and unapologetic as ‘Queer as Folk,'” Dunn wrote on Instagram.

“This experience changed our lives forever and we’re so grateful to have found this incredible new family. But today we received the disappointing news that we’re not getting a second season. We know how much it’s meant to the fans and while we’re heartbroken we won’t get to make more episodes, we wanna thank everyone for watching and falling in love with Brodie, Mingus, Ruthie, Noah, Shar, Julian, Daddius, Bussey, Marvin, Judy and Brenda. We’re so grateful for the chance to honor our community and are so proud of this show.”

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...ed-1235226699/

12-18-2018, 11:48 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	Peacock Picks Up "Queer as Folk" Reboot *"Queer as Folk" Reboot in the Works at Bravo* by Patrick Gomez Dec. 18, 2018 Get ready for a whole new generation of "Queer as Folk". A new version of the LGBTQ drama — which ran for 10 episodes between 1999 and 2000 in the U.K. and was remade for Showtime in 2000 and ran for five seasons — is in the works at Bravo with Universal Cable Productions producing, EW can confirm. Russell T. Davies, the creator of the original series, is on board the new project as an executive producer, and Stephen Dunn is attached to write and executive-produce, according to Variety, which first reported the news. https://ew.com/tv/2018/12/18/queer-a...hy-no-revival/ Attached Images
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12-19-2018, 06:44 AM	#2
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	It's already being remade. It's called network TV.
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12-19-2018, 08:40 AM	#3
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,252	I liked the original. Probably won’t give the remake a chance.
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08-17-2021, 09:17 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*"Big Sky's" Jesse James Keitel Joins Cast of Peacock's "Queer as Folk" Reboot* by Dave Nemetz August 17, 2021 Well, now we might know why Jesse James Keitel got bumped down to recurring status on ABC’s "Big Sky" for its second season. She has joined the cast of Peacock’s upcoming "Queer as Folk" reboot, according to our sister site Variety. Keitel will be a series regular on the reboot and will play “a trans, semi-reformed party girl who is struggling to grow up.” https://tvline.com/2021/08/17/jesse-...acock-big-sky/ Attached Images

08-15-2019, 03:20 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*"Queer as Folk" Reboot Moves to NBCUniversal's Streaming Service* by Lesley Goldberg Aug. 15, 2019 NBCUniversal continues to play scripted musical chairs ahead of its unnamed streaming service debut next year. Bravo's "Queer as Folk" is moving to the Comcast-backed streaming service. The reboot remains in development. "Queer as Folk", originally developed for Bravo last December, continues to be written by Stephen Dunn (Closet Monster). Red Productions' Nicola Shindler, who produced the original U.K. series, is on board in the same capacity. Digital Rights Group, who distributes the format — that resulted in Showtime's groundbreaking U.S. adaptation — will also produce. Russell T. Davies, creator of the original series, will also exec produce alongside Lee Eisenberg and Emily Brecht of Quantity Entertainment. The new version is described as a modern take on the British series that centers on a group of club-going friends who find support in the gay community following a tragedy. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/li...ervice-1232203

08-15-2019, 05:32 PM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,410	I always thought Queer As Folk was like an updated version of Happy Days. You had Michael as Richie, Brian as Fonz, Justin aka "sunshine" as one of the hoopla triplets, Ted and Emmitt as Potsie and Ralph. Lindsay and Melanie as Laverne and Shirley and rounding out Debbie and Vic as Mr and Mrs C. What a great show. I wonder what young queers are doing in 2019

04-08-2021, 03:38 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*"Queer as Folk" Reboot Picked Up to Series at Peacock* by Peter White April 8, 2021 Peacock has handed Stephen Dunn’s reboot of British drama "Queer as Folk" a series order. The project, which comes from UCP, was originally in development with Bravo back in 2018, before moving to the NBCU streamer in 2019, and has now been given a straight-to-series order. The Peacock series will be set in New Orleans and will follow a diverse group of friends whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. https://deadline.com/2021/04/queer-a...ck-1234730135/

09-23-2022, 11:03 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*Peacock’s "Queer as Folk" Reboot will not Return for Additional Episodes* by Christy Pina Sept. 23, 2022 Peacock’s "Queer as Folk" reboot will not return for any more episodes. Creator Stephen Dunn took to social media Friday night to announce the news that the series would not continue. “It’s a rare gift in these times, and in this country, to be able to make a show as fearless and unapologetic as ‘Queer as Folk,'” Dunn wrote on Instagram. “This experience changed our lives forever and we’re so grateful to have found this incredible new family. But today we received the disappointing news that we’re not getting a second season. We know how much it’s meant to the fans and while we’re heartbroken we won’t get to make more episodes, we wanna thank everyone for watching and falling in love with Brodie, Mingus, Ruthie, Noah, Shar, Julian, Daddius, Bussey, Marvin, Judy and Brenda. We’re so grateful for the chance to honor our community and are so proud of this show.” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...ed-1235226699/