It seems like it’s been ages since Hollywood gave us a gay couple as the main protagonists in a mainstream movie. Was the last one Call Me By Your Name almost 3 years ago? At any rate, Supernova looks positively wonderful and I can’t wait to see it. It looks like one of those films where I’m going to have to break out the tissues multiple times (those are always my favorite anyway :).
The film is about Sam and Tusker, partners for 20 years, who travel across England and reunite with friends and family. The kicker is that one of them was diagnosed with early onset dementia 2 years ago, so they must figure out how to navigate life together with that illness.
It’s about time we have a film about an older gay couple dealing with all of the ups and downs life brings. Imagine: gay couples in long-term relationships are just like straight couples. Isn’t that a fun idea? :) And though I wish they had cast gay actors in the lead roles, I will happily see anything with Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth in it. Swoon.
The film comes out Nov 27, 2020!!