Bros, Universal Pictures' upcoming romantic comedy, has just announced its principal cast. Hailed as “the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men,” the all-LGBTQ cast joins the previously announced romantic leads,Billy EichnerandLuke Macfarlane.
The newly announced cast includesRuPaul’s Drag RacewinnerSymone, and longtimeThe Real Housewives of AtlantahostMiss Lawrence. Also joining the cast is character actorGuillermo Diaz, who has appeared on shows likeScandalandWeeds, andLight Through the Shade: An Autobiography of a QueenauthorTS Madison, who recently had a memorable turn in 2020’sZola.Billy on the StreetandThe Mindy ProjectwriterGuy Branumhas also been cast.
“I could not be more proud or excited about the historic nature of the all openly LGBTQ+ cast ofBros,” Eichner toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “After queer actors have spent decades watching straight actors capitalize both artistically and professionally by playing LGBTQ+ characters, it is a long overdue dream come true to be able to assemble this remarkable, hilarious cast.” Indeed, avoiding casting straight actors in queer roles was important to Eichner, as he made clearwhen Macfarlane was cast.
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Eichner wrote the script withThe Five-Year Engagementwriter/directorNicholas Stoller, who will also direct the film. The project makes Eichner the first openly gay man to co-write and star in a major studio film, as he hilariously announced onTwitterback in March. Eichner will also executive produce, with Stoller and longtime collaboratorsJudd ApatowandJoshua Churchas producers.
“WhileBrosmay be the first of its kind in several ways, my real hope is that it is only the first of many opportunities for openly LGBTQ+ ensembles to shine and show the world all we are capable of as actors, beyond just being the wacky sidekick, token queer or a straight movie star’s ‘gay best friend.'” Eichner added. “And beyond all of that, this cast is fucking hysterical and you’re going to love them.” It’s certainly hard to argue with that last point, with the cast boasting some truly impressive comedy credentials. This movie is definitely one to look forward to.
Brosis slated to arrive in theaters on June 14, 2025.
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