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Star-Studded Voice Cast for Gay Virus Animated Comedy
11 Nov
Summary
- Animated comedy 'Jim Queen' is about a virus turning gay men straight.
- Magnolia Pictures acquired U.S. rights for a summer theatrical release.
- Jordan Firstman, Matteo Lane, and Nicole Byer lead the voice cast.
The gay adult animated comedy 'Jim Queen' is set to receive a U.S. theatrical release this summer, following its premiere in the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight section. Magnolia Pictures has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the film.
The story centers on Jim, a gay influencer whose status is challenged when a mysterious virus emerges, causing gay men to become straight. Facing a loss of his community standing, Jim teams up with Lucien, a newly-out twink, to search for a cure.
The English-language version boasts a notable voice cast, including Jordan Firstman as Jim, Matteo Lane as Lucien, Nicole Byer, John Cameron Mitchell, Bob the Drag Queen, and Wendie Malick. Moby served as an executive producer and produced the English version.
Directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, the film was written by Nguyen, Athané, Simon Balteaux, and Brice Chevillard. The animation studio Bobbypills, known for 'Creature Commandos' and 'Captain Laserhawk,' produced the movie.
