‘Brokeback Mountain’ set for virtual reading with all-transgender cast

Fifteen years after “Brokeback Mountain” 被释放, the screenplay is set for a virtual remake with an all-transgender cast.

The film, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as two cowboys who secretly fall in love, was written by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana and directed by Ang Lee.

The new reading will stream online on Oct. 18, as part of NewFest, New York’s annual LGBTQ film festival. The original 134-minute movie will be tightened to 90 分钟.

Leo Sheng from “L字: Generation Q” will play Heath Ledger’s character Ennis. He took to Instagram to write: “I’m really looking forward to exploring what it means to have trans folks in these roles and the conversations it might inspire around casting and the nature/evolution of queer narratives!”

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I’m super excited to be part of this! ⁣ ⁣ I think this film, while deeply touched by tragedy and trauma, was a milestone in the industry. You mention the title, and people tend to have a visceral response, from grief or heartache. Like so many queer stories on screen, it explored pain and vulnerability in a way that feels unshakable. ⁣ ⁣ I’m really looking forward to exploring what it means to have trans folks in these roles and the conversations it might inspire around casting and the nature/evolution of queer narratives!⁣ #transisbeautiful ⁣ Reposted from @gabyroad ⁣ ⁣ @newfest We’re queering a queer classic 🤩🤩 Celebrate the 15th anniversary of #BrokebackMountain with our live-read of the script by an all-star trans cast!⁣ ⁣ Featuring @ileosheng, @the_brianmichael, @smartassjen, @alexandragreyofficial, @samfeder_1 + 更多! 10/18 at 6pm, part of #NewFest2020 🏔⁣ ⁣ RSVP: newfest.org/brokeback/⁣ ⁣ Fundraiser produced in collaboration w/ #MakeItGay live reads. Event proceeds will be split between The NewFest Future Fund + @antiviolence 🖤

的分享者 Leo Sheng (@ileosheng) 上十月 2, 2020 在 1:08太平洋夏令时

⁣Brian Michael Smith from “911: Lone Star” will play Jack.

The cast also includes Jen Richards, Alexandra Grey, Mal Blum, Jes Tom, Mars Dixon, Theo Germaine, Jordan Gonzalez, Drew Gregory and Vico Ortiz.

的 “Brokeback” reading is part of the #MakeItGay project organized by producer Gaby Dunn. Other live-reads from Dunn featuring LGBTQ casts include “The Breakfast Club,” “Clue” 和 “Oceans 11.”