Jordan Firstman, Matteo Lane Lead U.S. Voice Cast of Cannes Breakout Comedy

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Jim Queen, the gay animated comedy that’s already made waves at Cannes and is set to hit North America soon, is a cinematic treat that’s already sparked a bidding war. The English-language version, voiced by Jordan Firstman and Matteo Lane, is set to debut at Toronto Film Festival, and the buzz is already building. This isn’t just a movie—it’s a cultural event, and the stakes are high.

First off, the facts: “Jim Queen” is an animated comedy directed by Jordan Firstman, who’s also behind his feature directorial debut “Club Kid.” The film is a gay-themed comedy that’s already been praised by Variety’s Guy Lodge as “a hilarious rare shot of broad comedy that plays like a queer ‘South Park’ on literal steroids.” The film is produced by Bobbypills founder David Alric and Arthur Delabays, and it’s set to be released in French theaters on June 17. It’s already surpassed 370,000 admissions and $3 million at the French box office, and is rolling out theatrically across more than 25 international territories in the months ahead. U.S. distribution rights remain available and are currently in negotiation.

Now, what’s genuinely happening? The film is a wild comedic ride through identity, fame, and gay culture in crisis. Heterosis, a mysterious virus that turns gay men straight, sweeps through the Parisian gay scene, and Jim, the six-packed sovereign of the Gym Queens, goes from Pride royalty to social outcast. With only Lucien, a freshly out twink with more heart than abs, still by his side, Jim must race to find a cure before the disease erases the community that once worshipped him.

This is a film that’s already been compared to “South Park” and “The Big Lebowski,” and it’s got a voice cast that’s already been in the spotlight. Jordan Firstman, who’s also in production on Season 2 of the hit HBO series “I Love LA,” has been in the spotlight for his directorial debut, which sparked a bidding war before being acquired by A24. Matteo Lane, who’s on his third international stand-up tour, has sold over 250,000 tickets across three worldwide tours, and has sold out the Radio City Music Hall during his nationwide “Can’t Stop Talking” tour. He has also sold out Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Chicago Theatre. Most recently, Lane made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in “Chicago” at New York’s Ambassador Theatre.

The voice cast is a mix of comedy legends and industry titans, and it’s already been praised for its performances. The film is co-produced by Umedia, with the support of Eurimages, Avance sur recettes, and other European film organizations. It’s executive produced by Moby and Lindsay Hicks for Little Walnut in the U.S., and Katarzyna Janiak and Jacek Świgost for Timeless Studios, Arthur Cohen for Momentum Entertainment, and Fabien Westerhoff for Global Constellation.

So, what’s the take? This is a film that’s already been praised for its humor, its storytelling, and its voice cast. It’s a film that’s already been compared to “South Park” and “The Big Lebowski,” and it’s got a voice cast that’s already been in the spotlight. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances.

This is a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances.

This is a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances. It’s a film that’s already been in the spotlight, and it’s already been praised for its performances.

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