Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming original filmAlex Strangelove. Written and directed byCraig Johnson, the filmmaker responsible for the fantasticBill Hader/Kristen WiigdramaThe Skeleton Twins, this film takes a sweet and honest look at life as a teenager who goes on a surprising journey of sexual exploration.Daniel Dohenyplays the lead character, Alex Truelove, a well-rounded high school senior with a swell girlfriend (Madeline Weinstein) who is keen on finally having sex with Alex. But when Alex meets Elliott (Antonio Marziale), a charming gay kid from across town, he starts to confront where truly falls on the sexuality spectrum.
This trailer has a strongLove, Simonvibe, and that’s a smart move by Netflix. That film offered a refreshing reprieve from LGBTQ stories that are steeped in depression or dark tones, and similarlyAlex Strangelovelooks to be a hopeful story about sexuality. And as a huge fan ofSkeleton Twins, Johnson has earned the benefit of the doubt from me, so this is one I’m very much looking forward to checking out.
Watch theAlex Strangelovetrailer below. The film also starsWilliam Ragsdale,Joanna Adler, andIsabella Amaraand is produced byBen Stiller.Alex Strangelovewill be available exclusively on Netflix on June 8th.
Here’s the official synopsis forAlex Strangelove:
ALEX STRANGELOVE tells the story of Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny), a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein) and a bright future ahead of him – and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot (Antonio Marziale), a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side of town, who unwittingly sends Alex on a rollercoaster journey of sexual exploration, kicking off a hilarious and moving adventure of love, sex and friendship in our liberated and confusing modern times.
