DREAM CASTING QUEER AS FOLK

BY: PROVOKR Editors

Back in April, NBC announced that a reboot of Queer as Folk would hit its streaming service Peacock at some point. The OG British version ran from 1999-2000, and the first American series set in Pittsburgh ran for five seasons starting in 2000. This new American version would take place in New Orleans and feature a diverse cast, according to NBC. Though there is no timeline for the project, we took the liberty of casting the reboot for NBC (should they choose to keep the same characters, that is):

MILES MCMILLAN AS BRIAN KINNEY

Miles McMillan would be the perfect Brian Kinney. The gorgeous model who is dating Zachary Quinto exudes sex appeal. This would be the best project to introduce him to the world.

TROYE SIVAN AS JUSTIN TAYLOR

OK, Troye Sivan and McMillan would be the picture-perfect on-screen couple, so Sivan should def play Justin Taylor. Not only that, but Sivan could provide music for the show. Based on his music videos alone, he would be a great screen actor. Give him a chance, NBC!

CHARLIE HUNNAM AS BEN

Of course, we can’t leave Charlie Hunnam out. He played Nathan in the OG QAF (the Justin equivalent), but in the reboot, he should play Ben. Hunnam has even expressed interest in returning to the series and to that we say “YES, PLEASE.”

DYLLON BURNSIDE AS MICHAEL

Dyllon Burnside is on the rise. With Pose ending, we think his next home should be on QAF. Just imagine him partnered up with Hunnam as Michael. Now that is a power couple.

LAVERNE COX AND RICKY MARTIN AS MICHAEL’S MOM AND HER BF

Michael’s parents will obviously play an important role in the series, so who else would we cast than the incomparable Laverne Cox and Ricky Martin. The two of them at LGBTQ icons in their own right, and we would love to see them on screen together.

BRANDON FLYNN AS EMMETT HONEYCUTT

Brandon Flynn would fit the “funny and sensitive” character type very well, so Emmett Honeycutt is perfect for him. The newcomer already has a Ryan Murphy series under his belt with Ratched, therefore we feel he is ready to be thrown into the mix for QAF.

BEN WHISHAW AS TED SCHMIDT

Forget Paddington. Forget Skyfall. Ben Whishaw is the ideal candidate to play the sarcastic, sad and sometimes nasty Ted Schmidt. This would show a different side to Whishaw, and for that reason we would love for him to be in QAF.

CARA DELEVINGNE AND RUBY ROSE AS LINDSAY AND MELANIE

Now, there are only two people in our minds that could play Lindsay and Melanie, the lesbians who have Brian’s baby. That’s obviously Cara Delevingne and Ruby Rose. Need we say more?

ASIA KATE DILLON

In terms of new characters, Asia Kate Dillon would be a great addition to the cast. They would play the one who is friends with all of them and makes trouble for everyone with their seductions of all genders. As for other guest stars, we would be thrilled to see Elliot Page and Elliot Fletcher who fall for each other.

Now, this sounds like the best cast EVER, doesn’t it? Tell us what you think, PROVOKRs.