“It doesn’t feel like manufactured Hollywood.
It just feels correct,” the star tells EW.
“It is unapologetically, explicitly queer,” teases Jesse James Keitel ofPeacock’s reboot ofQueer as Folk.
Jesse James Keitel.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
“It feels like a show that is by queer people for queer people.”
Both iterations were considered trailblazing representations of queer characters for their realistic, relatable approach.
The reboot is created, written, and executive-produced by Stephen Dunn (Closet Monster).
EW caught up with Keitel about the new show whilediscussing their departure fromBig Sky.
“It’s a dream come true.
I feel like I’ve come home.
I’m excited to tell stories that are really emotional and relationship driven.
And just like unapologetically explicitly queer.”
“I am surrounded by what feels like family,” they add.
“Queer as Folkis gonna be so f—ing major.
It’s going to be a moment.”
It’s not just the setting that’s new, though.
Keitel says viewers shouldn’t come in expecting a reboot that simply retreads what’s already been done.
“And it really feels so fresh in the best way.”
“It feels organic.
These friend groups, this looks like my friend group.
It doesn’t feel like manufactured Hollywood.
It just feels correct.
And the chemistry between the cast is like nothing that’s been seen on TV.
It’s just magic.
“It is a surreal honor to adapt the notoriously groundbreaking series by Russell T. Davies.
