This week was a slow poke again, with rather few announcements. The Friday rush seems to die with quite a few shows headed towards their finale. Let’s go through the upcoming fresh lot!
Queendom The Series
Third poster released for the upcoming sapphic adaptation QueendomTheSeries. Adapted from the novel “Queendom” (QUEENDOM #ซ่อนใจไว้ที่เธอ) by Salmon (แซลม่อน), the show stars Arhoung Nattawadee & P.amp Tarradee as main leads. Set to premiere on 14th August.
Interview With Vampire Season Three
First look poster released for Sam Reid who will return to reprise his role as main lead, Lestat de Lionheart in Season 3. While AMC’s first two seasons of Rice’s Vampire Chronicles adaptation centered on Louis du Pointe de Lac (Jacob Anderson), Reid has been oh so patiently waiting for this moment when the Brat Prince takes center stage. Pissed off at the way he was portrayed in Louis and Daniel Molloy’s (Eric Bogosian) book, Lestat forms a band and goes on tour to reclaim his own life story.
Source- tvinsider, Entertainment Weekly
Khemjira The Series
Adapted from the novel “Khemjira Will Survive” (เขมจิราต้องรอด) by Cali (คาลิ), “Khemjira The Series” is set to premiere on 9th August. Starring Keng Harit Buayoi & Namping Napatsakorn in lead roles.
Synopsis-
Khem is born into a cursed family. Supposedly, a daughter born into the family would be safe. However, a son would die before he’d reached the age of twenty. Khem’s mother cleverly gives him a girl’s name, Khemjira, which means “forever safe.” Khem believes that until his nineteenth birthday.
(Source: Thai = tunwalai.com || Translation = MyDramaList)
Shine The Series
Fresh poster & trailer released for Be on Cloud’s upcoming period drama “Shine The Series. Starring Mile Phakphum & Apo Nattawin in lead roles. Premieres on 2nd August, 2025.
Synopsis-
A tale of love and ideals unfolds in an era resistant to diversity set against the backdrop of the political turmoil of 1969-1971. Trin, a principled economist, collides with Thanwa, a free-spirited hippie. When they encounter Moira, an extravagant widow who lives far beyond the boundaries of freedom, their lives take an unpredictable turn.
(Source: WeTV)
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Peach Blossoms Bloomed
On July 22, global BL platform Heavenly announced the main cast for its upcoming original drama “Peach Blossoms Bloomed” (literal title).
“Peach Blossoms Bloomed” is a romantic comedy about Do Ha, a man who has never been in a relationship, and his chaotic journey to find a boyfriend as he becomes entangled with three different men.
VICTON’s Subin has been cast as Do Ha, the lead character. Rookie actor Cha Se Jin will play Taek Gyeon, Do Ha’s best friend of 17 years.
Model-turned-actor Lee Do Han will star as Jeon Yeon Sang, Do Ha’s cold and intimidating boss, while actor Cha Yu Hyun will portray Yeon Ha Ram, a cheerful and playful master of flirting.
“Peach Blossoms Bloomed” is slated to premiere in the second half of this year.
The History of Sound
Official poster & trailer released for the upcoming period romance “The History of Sound”. Adapted from the short story of the same name by Ben Shattuck, The History of Sound stars Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as young men Lionel and David, who fall for each other in a post World War I landscape thanks to the power of music. The movie is helmed by Shirley Adams and Beauty director Oliver Hermanus. The History of Sound is due for theatrical release on 12 September in the US and 19 September in Canada.
Synopsis-
Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.
Source- Pink News
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100 Nights of Hero
Three is a lucky number. In an era where most Hollywood stars shy away from starring in queer projects, Nicholas Galitzine is charting new territories. After starring in the 2023 hit “Red, White & Royal Blue” & the 2024 historical “Mary & George”, Nicholas will be starring in “100 Nights of Hero”.
The LGBTQIA+ fantasy drama stars Emma Corrin (Deadpool & Wolverine), Maika Monroe (It Follows), Richard E. Grant (Spice World), Felicity Jones (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Amir El-Masry (Limbo), Safia Oakley-Green (The Burning Girls), Markella Kavenagh (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) and Charli XCX (brat) alongside Nicholas.
Directed by Julia Jackman, 100 Nights of Hero is set in the fantastical world of Migal Bavel, where a woman named Cherry (Monroe) falls in love with her maid Hero (Corrin). But her sinister husband Jerome (El-Masry) has made a bet with his friend Manfred (Galitzine): if Manfred can seduce Cherry within one hundred nights, Jerome will hand over both his wife and his castle.
To thwart their plan, Hero — who belongs to the secretive League of Secret Story Tellers — spins “mesmerising” stories each night to distract Manfred and “keep him at bay”.
Source- Gay Times
Reloved The Series
Official pilot released for the upcoming Thai BL RelovedTheSeries. Starring Golf Kunawut, Peter Pratthakorn, Year Chotitat, B Apisit, Ing Thanatcha, Cartoon Krittaya. Premieres on 29th Nov on one31.
Goddess Bless You from Death
Worship ceremony held for the upcoming investigation thriller “Goddess Bless You from Death”. Adapted from the novel “Goddess Bless You From Death” (สิงสาลาตาย) by MTRD.S, the show stars Pavel Naret & Pooh Krittin alongside Michael Kiettisak & TopTen Supakorn.
Somewhere Somehow
Idol Factory unveils official trailer for their upcoming sapphic romance “Somewhere Somehow”. Adapted from the web novel “Somewhere Somehow” (Somewhere Somehow : รัก ปาก แข็ง) by Monmaw (ม่อนแมว), the show stars Fay Kunyaphat & May Yada as main leads. Set to premiere on 8th August, 2025.
Kill To Love
Official trailer released for the upcoming Chinese BL “Kill To Love”. Adapted from danmei novel “Eternal Silence Of Mountains and Rivers/Shan He Yong Ji” by Yi Han He, the show stars Zhang Zhexu & Mi Jin as main leads. Set to premiere soon!
Synopsis-
Sixth Prince Xiao Yunze, with no hope of the throne, saves assassin Zhao Ziyang by chance. Love blossoms between them, but Zhao Ziyang’s actions to secure Yunze’s rise strain their bond.
Years later, Emperor Zhao Ziyang of the North and King Yunze of the South face each other as enemies. Will love prevail, or will power win?
We will be back with more updates, stay tuned!
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