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In an exciting development for LGBTQ+ representation on television, beloved gay stars Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer are set to headline a new sitcom inspired by the classic “Golden Girls.” This fresh, vibrant series promises to bring a unique twist to the beloved format, centering around the lives, loves, and laughs of an all-gay ensemble cast.
Nathan Lane, a veteran of Broadway and television, has long been a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Lane, who came out publicly in 1999, has used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. His recent roles in hit shows like “The Good Wife” and “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” have further cemented his status as a versatile and beloved actor.
Matt Bomer, known for his roles in “White Collar” and “The Normal Heart,” has also been a shining star in the LGBTQ+ firmament. Bomer came out as gay in 2012 and has since been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ issues. His performances have consistently brought depth and authenticity to gay characters on screen.
The new sitcom will follow three friends navigating the ups and downs of life in their golden years. Lane and Bomer will be joined by Broadway performer Linda Lavin, playing the part of Lane’s mother.. The show’s creators promise a mix of humor, heart, and a celebration of LGBTQ+ friendships and relationships.
“The series follows three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother and a naked Gen Z housekeeper,” Hulu says in a release.
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“‘Mid-Century Modern’ stars Nathan Lane as Bunny Schneiderman, Matt Bomer as Jerry Frank, and Linda Lavin as Sybil Schneiderman, Bunny’s mother. A successful businessman with one foot in retirement, Bunny is forever in search of love, but he first has to be convinced he’s worthy of it. Like her son, Sybil’s strengths are her weaknesses: wise, caring, and iconoclastic – which sometimes means she’s critical, smothering and amoral. Jerry left the Mormon Church and his marriage in his early 20s after his wife informed him and the rest of the congregation that he was a homosexual. Now a latter-day saint in the literal sense of the term, Jerry is pure of heart. He is also hard of body and soft of head. ”
This new series is a significant step forward in LGBTQ+ representation on television, continuing the legacy of shows like “Will & Grace” and “Queer as Folk.” With Lane and Bomer at the helm, the it promises to be both a hilarious and heartfelt addition to the TV landscape. Fans can hardly wait to see these two powerhouses bring their magic to the small screen once again.
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