Fire Island is a charming romantic comedy, set on the eponymous gay holiday destination, and to mark its launch, on Disney+, we had the pleasure in speaking to the brains behind the operation, and talent that bring this story to life so emphatically. First up we have Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang, as they talk about their own long-standing friendship, before we spoke to director Andrew Ahn and star Margaret Cho, as they talk about the project, and what films spoke to them as youngsters, in the same way Fire Island will speak to the gay community of today. And we also went down a little rabbit hole talking about their favourite, and funniest YouTube clips… Be sure to watch both interviews in their entirety below.
Joel Kim Booster & Bowen Yang
Andrew Ahn & Margaret Cho
Synopsis
Rising comedy star and screenwriter Joel Kim Booster (The Other Two, Big Mouth) and Emmy® Award-nominated Saturday Night Live favourite Bowen Yang partner for a wildly original romantic comedy — FIRE ISLAND. Set in the gay vacation destination off of Long Island, New York, the film is an unapologetic, modern day romantic comedy showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centres around two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.
FIRE ISLAND debuts on Star on Disney+, June 3, 2022
