Billy Eichner set to make history by starring in and co-writing first gay romcom for major studio

Billy Eichner set to make history by starring in and co-writing first gay romantic comedy for major studio

Billy Eichner is making Hollywood history with his first lead role in a feature film.

The 42-year-old Billy On The Street star has been tapped to star in the first romantic comedy produced by a major studio that will feature two male leads.

The actor will also co-write and executive produce Bros for Universal Pictures, the studio announced on Friday. 

History: Billy Eichner (here in 2020) has been tapped to star in Bros, the first romantic comedy produced by a major studio that will feature two male leads. He will also co-write and executive produce the film for Universal Pictures, the studio announced on Friday

The film centers on two gay men with commitment issues who attempt a relationship, Variety reports.

Eichner took to social media to celebrate the development and what it means for the queer community in Hollywood.

‘I’M MAKING A MOVIE!!!! Coming to a theater near you Aug 12, 2022! In shocking news, BROS will be the first rom com about gay men ever produced by a major studio and, apparently, I’m the first openly gay man to ever write and star in their own studio film,’ he captioned a photo of the announcement on his Instagram account. 

‘Only took 100 years! THANKS HOLLYWOOD!!!,’ he added.

Social excitement: The 42-year-old Billy On The Street star took to social media to celebrate the news, captioning his Instagram post: 'I'M MAKING A MOVIE!!!!!'

Social excitement: The 42-year-old Billy On The Street star took to social media to celebrate the news, captioning his Instagram post: ‘I’M MAKING A MOVIE!!!!!’

Fans of the funnyman can expect to see the Billy’s hilarious work when it hits theaters on August 12, 2022. 

The actor who will portray his on-screen love interest has not been announced yet.

The Lion King star will co-write the script with the movie’s director Nicholas Stoller, who also helmed the Neighbors films, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek.

Comedic team: Billy will also receive help from Judd Apatow, who is producing the movie. The 53-year-old comedy veteran (here in 2020) is responsible for hits like 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Trainwreck

Comedic team: Billy will also receive help from Judd Apatow, who is producing the movie. The 53-year-old comedy veteran (here in 2020) is responsible for hits like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Trainwreck

Where he started: Eichner first garnered attention for ambushing New Yorkers on city sidewalks for his game show Billy On The Street

Where he started: Eichner first garnered attention for ambushing New Yorkers on city sidewalks for his game show Billy On The Street

Billy will also receive help from comedy superstar Judd Apatow, who is producing the movie.

The 53-year-old comedy veteran is responsible for hits like ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up and Trainwreck.  

The Friends From College performer first garnered attention for ambushing New Yorkers on city sidewalks for his game show Billy On The Street.

He will next be seen in the upcoming FX drama American Crime Story: Impeachment opposite Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein.

Up next: The New York native will next be seen in the upcoming FX drama American Crime Story: Impeachment opposite Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein; he's seen here in 2020

Up next: The New York native will next be seen in the upcoming FX drama American Crime Story: Impeachment opposite Sarah Paulson and Beanie Feldstein; he’s seen here in 2020