Queer as Folk (2022 TV series)
Queer As Folk is an upcoming drama television series created for Peacock. It is a reimagination of the hit 1999 Channel 4 series created by Russell T Davies which saw a 2000 Showtime US remake of the same title. Premise. Set in New Orleans, the series will follow a diverse group of friends who find their lives transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. Production. Development. In December 2018, it was announced Bravo had put into development a reboot of "Queer as Folk" with Stephen Dunn set to write and direct, with Russell T.  Davies set to executive produce. In August 2019, it was announced the series was now in development at Peacock. In April 2021, Peacock ordered the series. Casting. In August 2021, Jesse James Keitel joined the cast in a series regular role. In September 2021, Candace Grace, Johnny Silbilly, Devin Way, Fin Argus, and Ryan O'Connell joined the cast in series regular roles. In November 2021, Kim Cattrall joined the cast in a recurring capacity. In December 2021, Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr., Armand Fields, Chris Renfro, Eric Graise, Sachin Bhatt and Benito Skinner joined the cast in recurring capacity. In  March 2022, it was announced Lukas Gage, Megan Stalter, Olli Haaskivi and Calvin Seabrooks had joined the cast in guest capacity. Filming. Principal photography began by October 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana.