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LONDON, U.K. (13 May 2022) – Today, Disney+ announced “Fire Island”, directed by Andrew Ahn (Spa Night, Driveways) from a script by Joel Kim Booster (Sunnyside), will premiere on June 3, 2022 in the UK and Ireland.
Set in the gay vacation destination off of Long Island, New York, “Fire Island” is an unapologetic, modern day romantic comedy showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers around two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.
“Fire Island”, directed by Andrew Ahn, stars Joel Kim Booster (The Other Two, Big Mouth), Emmy® Award-nominated Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips, Michael Graceffa, Peter Smith, and Bradley Gibson. From a screenplay by Joel Kim Booster, the film is produced by Tony Hernandez, John Hodges, and Brooke Posch of JAX Media, and was shot on location in the Pines, NY.
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