Gay Men Fight Mysterious Straightening Virus

Magnolia Pictures has secured the U.S. rights to the animated comedy Jim Queen, with a summer theatrical release planned for its English-language version. Directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, the film features a star-studded voice cast led by Jordan Firstman. The story centers on Jim, a prominent gay influencer, whose life is upended when a virus known as Heterosis begins to turn gay men straight. What starts as a Pride royalty experience quickly turns Jim into a social outcast.

Jim finds himself with few allies, save for Lucien, a newly out character with a good heart. Together, they embark on a mission to find a cure for Heterosis. The film aims to explore themes of community and identity within the LGBTQ+ scene. The production is backed by Bobbypills and Timeless Studios, with contributions from various international film funds and production companies, including Umedia and Eurimages. Executive producers include Moby and Lindsay Hicks.