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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Deadpool 2’ in theaters, new trailer for the ‘Sense8’ finale and more!<\/b><\/p>\n

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Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Superhero film Deadpool 2<\/em> opens in theaters today. The sequel to the blockbuster R-rated film, continues to follow the titular Deadpool, and the ragtag group that surrounds him. One of the characters from the first film, an X-men<\/a> tem member Negasonic Teenage Warhead, shows up again in the second film, as well as her girlfriend<\/a> fellow X-men<\/a> member Yukio. Two women<\/a> superheroes declaring that they are a couple<\/a> is a big step forward for blockbuster superhero films. Read more about the impact of their story here<\/a> and check out Deadpool 2<\/em> in theaters! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> The Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody <\/em>has released its first teaser trailer.<\/a> \u00a0The film will follow Mercury through his life as one of the most beloved rock stars in history, as well as a queer icon. Played by Rami Malek, the film will follow Mercury\u2019s music, time with Queen, and his relationships with men<\/a> and women<\/a>. Check out the trailer below, and look out for the film when it\u2019s released on November 2.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/strong>Netflix announced a new upcoming political comedy <\/a>First Ladies<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>starrring Jennifer Aniston as the fist female<\/a> president and out comedian Tig Notaro as her wife. The film was co-written by Notoro and Stephanie Allyne, out writer and actress who is also married to Notaro. This is not Netflix’s first collaboration with Notaro, as they are putting out her Netflix special\u00a0Happy to Be Here<\/em>\u00a0on May 22.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0<\/strong>Reese Witherspoon and out journalist Glenn Greenwald just announced a new documentary<\/a> they are producing of out lesbian<\/a> tennis star Martina Navratilova. The film will cover her life winning over 30 tennis titles, and especially focus on her activism for LGBTQ rights dating back decades. Another documentary about LGBTQ athletes,\u00a0Alone in the Game<\/em>, was just announced,\u00a0<\/em>that will follow iconic LGBTQ athletes and the challenenges they face in the sports world. It will air on Audience Network on Tuesday June 28, and the powerful trailer is below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

5. <\/strong>The trailer for the Sense8 <\/em>finale was released on Thursday<\/a>. The finale will be feature film length and follow the sensates fighting to rescue one of their own to protect their future. This GLAAD Media Award-winning sci-fi series was notable for their inclusion of queer and trans<\/a> characters around the world, and telling their stories with nuance and heart. Created by trans<\/a> filmmakers Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the show\u2019s impact will live<\/a> on after this finale. The first two seasons are available to watch on Netflix, and don\u2019t miss the Sense8<\/em> finale on June 8th<\/sup>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> The Charmed<\/em> reboot has officially earned a series order from The CW for the 2018-2019 series line-up<\/a>. The new series will center on three sisters living in a college town who discover they are three extremely powerful witches. One of these sisters, Mel, is described as \u201ca passionate, outspoken activist\u201d who also happens to be a lesbian<\/a>. The first trailer for Charmed<\/em> is available to watch below, and will premiere this fall on The CW.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> AMC\u2019s futuristic series Humans <\/em>has just dropped its first season three trailer<\/a>. <\/strong>In this upcoming season, the Synths have started their revolution, with queer Synth Niska taking an active role. Check out the trailer here<\/a>, and look out for the season when it premieres on June 5. Also premiering in June, is the final six-episode run of Nashville<\/em>, which CMT just released a sneak peek for<\/a>. The final episodes will wrap up the story of gay<\/a> country singer Will among others.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

8. <\/strong>Queen Sugar<\/em>, the critically acclaimed series from the OWN network, has just released a trailer for their next season.<\/a> In it, we catch up with all the characters, include the bisexual<\/a> writer Nova. Season three will have a two night premiere on May 29 and 30. Check out the trailer below! A trailer was also released for season four of Netflix\u2019s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt<\/em>, which continues to follow the misadventures of the titular Kimmy and her out gay<\/a> roommate Titus. Watch the trailer here and watch the full season May 30 on Netflix<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

9.<\/strong> NBC has picked up Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em>, just one day after Fox cancelled the series<\/a>. Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/em> recently received a GLAAD Media Award for featuring an inclusive\u00a0ensemble including Captain Holt, a black gay<\/a> man<\/a> and the leader of the precinct, as well as Rosa Diaz, a bisexual<\/a> Latina played by out bi<\/a> actress Stephanie Beatriz. The show will continue on NBC\u00a0and will pick up midseason. In other good news, CBS has renewed the procedural drama series Instinct<\/em> for a second season<\/a>. The series stars on Alan Cumming as a gay<\/a>\u00a0former CIA operative who is lured back to his old life. The series has made history as the first broadcast drama with a gay<\/a> lead.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

10. <\/strong>Years & Years has released a new song and video, \u201cIf You\u2019re Over Me.\u201d<\/a> This is the third song that has been released off of their sophomore album, Palo Santo <\/em>out July 6. <\/em>Featuring out lead singer Olly Alexander, the video<\/a> show him in a queer futuristic world that continues from their last single \u201cSanctify,\u201d Check out the music video<\/a> below!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

11.<\/strong> In other music news, queer singer King Princess has released an official music video for her single, \u201cTalia.<\/a>\u201d The video<\/a> is a queer love song with a twist and will be featured on her recently announced debut EP to be released on June 15. Also releasing new music is out pansexual singer Christine and the Queens, who just released a new single “Girlfriend,” her first since her debut album. Listen to and download the single here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

12.<\/strong> Tan France, the fashion expert on Netflix\u2019s hit Queer Eye <\/em>has nabbed a book deal for a memoir.<\/a> As Western television\u2019s first out gay<\/a> Muslim, France\u2019s memoir will combine humor, compassion, and his sense of style. The memoir is set to be released spring, 2019. Until then, keep watching season one of Queer Eye, <\/em>streaming now on Netflix!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

13.<\/strong> A new web series titled The T <\/em>is currently looking for funding! The series focuses on two best friends, Jo, a white trans<\/a> woman<\/a>, and Carter, a queer black man<\/a>, as they navigate their lives together in the city of Chicago. The series is created by Bea Cordelia and Daniel Kyri, who both write, produce, direct, and star in the production. Click here to learn more about the series<\/a>, and see how you can help!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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