When Kit Williamson (above) set out to tackle his latest project – a new comedy TV series called Unconventional – he wanted to make sure his cast and crew lived up to the show’s title. Now that the full squad has been announced, it’s safe to say he’s nailed it to that front.
“I’m incredibly proud that our core cast is made up of openly LGBTQ actors,” Williamson, who created and starred in four seasons of the queer Netflix series Eastsiders, told Queerty. “All of these amazing artists are working to change the industry from the inside out. We have a long way to go, but we are making incredible progress as a community that didn’t seem possible just a few years ago. “
Related: Kit Williamson On Shocking Final Season Of ‘Eastsiders’
Developed at the Sundance Lab, the series follows queer siblings Noah and Margot Guillory and their love interests, Dan Charles and Elisa Slate as they “try to start an unconventional family while navigating their 30s, trying to stay sane. spirit in an unstable world and, most of all, trying to keep the bonds they share. Williamson will lead the cast as Noah and will be joined onscreen by some amazing, weird talent and a few familiar allies like Kathy Griffin, Beau Bridges, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson.
“I’m also incredibly grateful for the support of allies like Kathy, Beau and Dana who put their talents to work on projects focused on the LGBTQ experience and use their voices to promote our rights.”
Filming for the independent series is already underway. Meet some of the other actors below:
James Bland (Giants) as “Dan Charles” and Writer, Director and Series Producer
Briana Venskus (Agents of SHIELD) as “Elisa Slate”
Aubrey Peeples (Nashville) as “Margot Guillory”
Willam Belli (EastSiders)
Constantin Rousouli (Charmed)
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Friday Night Lights)
