Elliot Page to produce virtual reality series about Brooklyn's queer history
Elliot Page will serve as an executive producer on a virtual reality-based series inspired by Hugh Ryan’s acclaimed book, “When Brooklyn Was Queer."
Elliot Page has boarded XR entertainment studio New Canvas’ virtual reality-based series inspired by Hugh Ryan’s acclaimed book, “When Brooklyn Was Queer,” as an executive producer.
The series dives into LGBTQ history from the mid-1850s to the present day, celebrating identity, resilience and achievements against adversity. It will be directed by Emmy winner Yasmin Elayat (“Zero Days VR”) and written by Agnes Borinsky (trans coming-of-age novel “Sasha Masha”).
"When Brooklyn Was Queer," by Hugh Ryan.Macmillan PublishersJoining Page as executive producers are author Ryan, Matt Jordan Smith and Tuck Dowrey of Pageboy Productions as well as Maor Azran and Dan Adler of MA Productions.
Ryan’s book sheds light on Brooklyn’s queer legacy, while highlighting stories of identity and victory. New Canvas, using state-of-the-art XR technology, aims to bring these untold stories to life, providing a vivid journey into the untold events of Brooklyn’s LGBTQ past.
“Our company’s mission is to tell elevated, entertaining, original intersectional and socially responsible stories that explore themes like generational queerness. As a creative company that pushes boundaries, it is exciting for us to work with New Canvas to bring queer stories into the world of XR for the first time,” said Page and Jordan Smith, head of development for Pageboy Productions. “We believe making quality art that portrays varied, authentic experiences elicits empathy, understanding and ultimately has the power to change hearts and minds.”
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