Jan 17
Meet the Hot Men of 'Queer'
Frank J. Avella READ TIME: 9 MIN.
Drew Starkey
This stunning actor was born in North Carolina and has numerous shorts and web series to his credit early in his career. He went on to supporting roles on TV and in indie films like "American Animals," the gay-themed rom-com, "Love, Simon," "The Hate U Give" and the 2022 remake of "Hellraiser," where he has a nude shower scene.
In the film, Starkey plays Eugene Allerton, a cool GI and American ex-pat, who doesn't see himself as queer as much as "disembodied." That doesn't stop him from having all kinds of gay sex with Craig's Lee.
Like Craig, Starkey identifies as straight but had no issues with playing those intense intimate scenes.
Frank J. Avella is a proud EDGE and Awards Daily contributor. He serves as the GALECA Industry Liaison and is a Member of the New York Film Critics Online. His award-winning short film, FIG JAM, has shown in Festivals worldwide (figjamfilm.com). Frank's screenplays have won numerous awards in 17 countries. Recently produced plays include LURED & VATICAL FALLS, both O'Neill semifinalists. He is currently working on a highly personal project, FROCI, about the queer Italian/Italian-American experience. He is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. https://filmfreeway.com/FrankAvella https://muckrack.com/fjaklute
