‘Fire Island’ Trailer: Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang Make a Gay ‘Pride and Prejudice’
True Pride and Prejudice fans will remember Elizabeth Bennet’s one true dream, apart from settling down with the dreamy Mr. Darcy: to visit Fire Island. While she never got to visit the summer getaway spot—as far as we know, at least—Bowen Yang and Joel Kim Booster uphold her legacy in the trailer for their new romantic comedy, Fire Island.
Yes, this topless parade of super fit men is based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, with sunny pools and a luxurious waterfront replacing the novel’s moody rainy setting. In the first look at Hulu’s summery rom-com, a big friend group of gay men voyage out to the sacred destination, ready to embrace a summer’s worth of romance, drinking, and Speedos.
How does one find a massive friend group ready to embark on a wild summer vacation year after year? Forged in fire, this crew met at a horrible brunch spot while waiting tables. They were lucky enough to meet Erin (Margaret Cho), who owns a shack on the island. But they seem to have outgrown those accommodations in the trailer, crashing a beachside mansion full of beach hotties and booze far out of their pay range.