Sophia Bush, Janelle Monáe and Billie Eilish will be coming to a screen near you this month
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC
Attention all lesbian, queer and trans+ screenbuffs! It’s that time of the month when we all get excited about LGBTQIA+ releases coming to cinemas and streaming platforms in the month ahead. Coming up you’ll get to see what queer stories and talent you have to look forward to. You’ll definitely want to keep these flicks and shows on your radar.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The girls, gays and theys are counting down the days until this highly anticipated sequel hits the big screen. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt will all be returning to their roles, and we’ll also see Simone Ashley (Bridgerton) and Pauline Chalemet (The Sex Lives Of College Girls) joining the cast.
Coming to cinemas on 1 May
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour Movie
Have you always wanted to see the Lunch singer live? Well, now you can feel like you really did! This 3D experience will make you feel like you’re breathing the same air as the queer popstar. This is perfect viewing for fans who have FOMO because they didn’t manage to get tickets, or those who are averse to crowds but would love to see acts live.
Coming to cinemas on 8 May
Broad Trip
Hungry for more Sophia Bush on your screens? Well, you’re in luck. The Grey’s Anatomy star will be joining nineties icons Lauren Holly and Steve Guttenberg in this upcoming comedy. This film delivers a mother-daughter road trip that is sure to provide plenty of laughter.
Coming to the Roku Channel on 8 May
Is God Is
Directed by Aleshea Harris, this is a stage-to-screen adaptation of her play, and it is full of suspense and thrills. Oh, and DIVAs will want to know that it’s a Tessa Thompson-produced flick with Janelle Monáe among its cast. Sign us up! The cast also boasts Vivica A. Fox, Sterling K. Brown, Kara Young, Erika Alexander and Mallori Johnson.
Coming to US cinemas 15 May
More May releases to keep on your radar
VIV (TBA May) Tello: Love thrillers? You’ll love this brand-new original feature film brought to you by the longest-running sapphic streaming platform.
Animal Farm (1 May) in cinemas: Trans star Laverne Cox voices snowball in this Andy Serkis-directed movie.
Wanda Sykes: Legacy (19 May) on Netflix: In her third Netflix special, the legendary lesbian comic is set to tackle everything from the state of the world to the cultural clash over washcloths.
Drag House Rules: Season 2 (21 May) on OUTFlix: Expect fabricated feuds, all-out fights and mic-dropping walk-outs.
I Love Boosters (22nd May) in cinemas: Keke Palmer, Alexa Demie and Naomi Ackie share a screen in this flick.
Mating Season: Season 1 (22 May) on Netflix: From the makers of Big Mouth comes this new series full of filthy and very horny animals. If the trailer is anything to go by, there will be lesbians!
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder (27 May) on Netflix: We can’t wait to be reunited with the wonderfully queer Cara in this next instalment of the show.
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