STARZPLAY Picks Up Queer as Folk Reboot

STARZPLAY has acquired the reimagined Queer as Folk from NBCUniversal Global Distribution for its service in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Spain, the Netherlands, Nordics and the U.K.

Queer as Folk is Stephen Dunn’s reimagining of the groundbreaking British series created by Russell T. Davies (It’s A Sin, Doctor Who). It explores a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

On STARZPLAY, it will debut in the U.K. on July 1, with other local premieres rolling out exclusively in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Luxembourg, Spain, the Netherlands and Nordics on July 31. Two new episodes will be available each week.

“The original Queer as Folk truly broke new ground in the television space and that innovative spirit perfectly aligns with the STARZPLAY slate of bold, unique and complex storytelling,” said Jeff Cooke, senior VP of programming of international networks. “We are elated to be the exclusive global home of the reimagined 2022 Queer as Folk and look forward to our audiences devouring each episode this summer.”