The coming-of-age romance is set to hit US cinemas this Pride month
BY NIC CROSARA, SCREEN GRAB VIA YOUTUBE (@FOCUS FEATURES)
Picture this, it’s 2015 and singer-songwriter Hayley Kiyoko (aka Lesbian Jesus) has released her brand new single – and it’s accompanying music video – Girls Like Girls. Lesbians, sapphics and queers around the globe are feeling their feelings while listening to the unapologetically queer track. And it still resonates with folks to this day, as evidenced by the fact that it has been adapted into a young adult novel andis now being adapted into a feature-length film. Oh, and Lesbian Jesus herself is the director of the film, so you know it won’t disappoint.
There is a lot to get excited about when it comes to this upcoming release. So, without further ado, here’s everything you need to know.
Is there a trailer?
YES. In fact, Hayley released the trailer today (10 February). By the looks of it, this is going to tug on all our heart strings.
What is the plot?
The film follows Coley (Maya Da Costa, Under The Bridge) from rural Oregon as she navigates intimacy after her mother’s passing. When Coley meets Sonya (Myra Molloy, The Bold Type) there is immediate sparks, and there is lots of new feelings to explore. This love story will explore navigating first love and self-acceptance.
Fun fact: Hayley co-wrote the screenplay with Chloe Okuno and Stefanie Scott. The latter portrayed Coley in the original music video. Talk about a full circle moment.
Who has been cast?
Joining these two leads is Zach Braff, Levon Hawke, Hunter Dillon, Remy Marthaller, Maya Ford and Wayne Corbeil.
When will it be released?
Girls Like Girls is coming to US cinemas this Pride month on 19 June. While a UK release date is yet to be confirmed, we can only hope that it won’t be much of a wait.
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