Queens of the Dead is an upcoming American horror comedy film directed by Tina Romero. It stars Jaquel Spivey, Katy O’Brian, Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Cheyenne Jackson.
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| Directed by | Tina Romero |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editThe film follows a group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies who must put aside their personal dramas and use their unique skills to fight the brain-thirsty undead when a zombie apocalypse breaks out on the night of a giant warehouse party.[1]
Cast
editAdditionally, Nina West, Tomas Matos, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Becca Blackwell, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Dominique Jackson, Riki Lindhome, and Eve Lindley are set to appear in the film.
Production
editDevelopment
editDeadline reported in July 2024 that the film was in the works from a script by director Tina Tomero, as well as Erin Judge with Jaquel Spivey, Katy O’Brian, Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, and Cheyenne Jackson set to star. The film also being reported to feature Nina West, Tomas Matos, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Becca Blackwell, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Dominique Jackson, Riki Lindhome, and Eve Lindley with the film being produced by Natalie Metzger and Matthew Lee Miller for Vanishing Angle and being financed by Creativity Capital.[2] It was later reported that IFC Films, Shudder, and Flexibon Films would also help produce the film, with Charades acquiring the international sales rights to the film.
Filming
editFilming had taken place by October 25, 2024 - with a first-look image being released.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (2024-10-25). "Charades Boards Tina Romero's Drag Zombie Comedy 'Queens Of The Dead' – AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2024-07-18). "Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian, Margaret Cho, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Cheyenne Jackson & More To Star In Tina Romero Zombie Pic 'Queens Of The Dead'". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-10-25.