


We’re always up for more from the great Uzo Aduba. No cast yet ( Pose) is ending, though so casting directors, take note, some wonderful actors are available). We’re hopeful that this iteration will take that diversity seriously because unlike the first wave of LGBT scripted dramas for television-the UK and American QaF included-that was almost entirely centered on white, cisgender characters, we now live with a TV landscape that includes a revived L Word and Pose, programs that deliver a much more inclusive vision of the queer family.


The “reimagining” is from Little America creator Stephen Dunn, who’ll set the update among a diverse group of queer friends in New Orleans (the original UK series was set in Manchester, the US version in Pittsburgh). It’s hardly the first blockbuster show for Carlile, whose résumé includes three major Grammy wins for 2018’s By the Way, I Forgive You and a spot in The Highwomen, an all-female country supergroup.Ĭatch ACM Presents: Our Country next Sunday, April 5, at 8pm ET on CBS Television Network and CBS All Access.'Queer as Folk' is coming to Peacock A new Queer as Folk is on the wayĪfter a couple of years of rumbling maybes, there’s a new Queer as Folk on the way, with an eight-episode, straight-to-series order from NBC’s streaming service Peacock. #ACMOurCountry /XCgBJMUIbSĬarlile took to Twitter Thursday to announce her participation in the virtual country music fest. Late country great Kenny Rogers, a 10-time ACM Award winner, will also be honored with performances by Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and Darius Rucker.Īrtists confirmed to perform include Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Gwen Stefani, among others.įrom my living room to yours, I can’t wait to share my special performance with you during Presents: Our Country - Sunday, April 5 at 8/7c on CBS. The star-studded concert will include conversations from performers as well as archival clips from ACM’s 55-year history.
