Queer As Folk Reboot Release Date, Cast, And Plot – What We Know So Far – Looper

Details about the plot of the new “Queer as Folk” have yet to emerge, but the series will revolve around “a diverse group of friends in New Orleans, whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy” (via Variety). Dunn revealed in an interview with CBC that his uncle Paddy Healey, a man in his 60s, who has cerebral palsy, just came out a few years ago. “I know that Paddy has never seen himself reflected on television or in movies before. One of the inspirations behind my reimagining for the show is to impartially make it a little bit for him too,” Dunn said. 

It’s been over two decades since Davies’ groundbreaking series premiered, and Dunn feels there’s still room for progress regarding queer representation on television. He plans to “re-envision” Davies’ show “with my community in mind,” he said.

While recent reboots such as HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” pay homage to the original series, the casts are more inclusive, and the story arcs reflect today’s cultural and political landscape. Peacock’s “Queer as Folk” appears poised to do the same.