It was written by Russell T Davies and produced by Red Production Company for Channel 4.
Initially running for eight episodes, a two-part follow up was shown in 2000.
The series ran for five seasons, before ending in 2005. Queer as Folk (US) Queer as Folk is a 1999 British television series that chronicles the lives of three gay men living in Manchester 's gay village around Canal Street. As the US version lasted for five seasons, it took many notable detours from the. Queer as Folk explores the lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans who are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. With a group that includes a drag queen (Fields), a fun-loving hedonist who is always the life of the party (Renfro), a charming and empathetic sex worker (Bhatt), and a martini-soaked, and a high society southern debutant with trailer park roots (Cattrall), the series will surely offer a little bit of something that everyone can identify with in their personal existence. In 2000, Showtime premiered Queer as Folk, which was set in Pittsburgh, but largely filmed in Toronto. Queer As Folk was originally conceived by Russell T Davies as a comedy. Friends reunion special for HBO Max finally sets production date.
Fresh off her starring role in Yellowjackets, she will play a single mom who is more of a friend than a parent to her teenage son.Įd Begley Jr., Armand Fields, Chris Renfro, Eric Graise, Sachin Bhatt and Benito Skinner also join Kim Cattrallas recurring guest stars in the reimagining of the British series created by Russell T. In this edition of TV Bits: Peacock orders Queer as Folk series reboot. The Academy Award and Emmy–nominated actress is set for a recurring guest star role in Peacock's upcoming Queer as Folk.
It wasnt just the British version of Queer as Folk that attracted controversy: When the show was remade for US TV, the character of Justin (the equivalent to Nathan in the British series) was aged up to 17 because US networks wouldnt air scenes depicting underage sex. Juliette Lewisis ready to bring the drama. The US version of Queer as Folk ran for five seasons from 2000-05.