Searchlight Pictures Shares Trailer, Poster for “Fire Island”

Searchlight Pictures has shared the trailer and poster for their upcoming Hulu Original film Fire Island before it hits the streamer in June.

  • Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island, will release first on June 3rd.
  • Set and shot on location in the iconic Fire Island Pines, the movie is an unapologetic modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
  • Written by and starring Joel Kim Booster, the story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.
  • The film is produced by Tony Hernandez, John Hodges and Brooke Posch of JAX Media.

The plot:

  • Set in the iconic Pines, Fire Island is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers 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.

The Cast:

  • Bowen Yang
  • Margaret Cho
  • Conrad Ricamora
  • James Scully
  • Matt Rogers
  • Tomas Matos
  • Torian Miller
  • Nick Adams
  • Zane Phillips
  • Michael Graceffa
  • Peter Smith
  • Bradley Gibson