Andrew Meikle: Spotlighting Black Queer Creators
Published on: Feb 13, 2025
Written by: Joey Hodgson
OUTtv’s latest project, Celebrating Black Queer Stories is a celebration of diverse voices in the entertainment industry, with a special focus on the talents and stories of Black queer creators. For the second interview, we sat down with Two Brothers series creator Andrew Meikle.
Andrew Meikle is a Canadian actor who has been in the industry since he was nine years old. At a ripe young age he appeared in a Milk, Toy, and subway sandwiches commercial. He walked his first runway for ROOTS Canada and made an appearance on the television show “Twice In A Life” As he got older he realized that he wanted to tell his own stories.
In 2010 he started his own Independent Film company called “Meikle Productions”. Since then he has written, directed , and produced three feature films, a short film, and recently the series “Two Brothers”. Since releasing his films on YouTube, they have gained over 4 Million views.
You can see Andrew in a number of projects. He plays the lead role of Aaron in the series “Two Brothers”, Troy in the Buzzfeed and Lionsgate’s film “My Fake Boyfriend” , and a series regular in the Bell Fibe Tv Sketch Comedy series “Stoney Lonesome” season 1.
What’s your origin story as a performer? Was there a spark moment that got you started?
I grew up loving film and TV but never saw anyone who looked like me—especially Black queer men—reflected in the stories I watched. That gap fuelled my passion to create and tell my own stories. The spark moment was realizing that if I wanted to see authentic representation, I had to be the one to make it happen. That’s what led me to producing, writing, and eventually acting.
How do your Black and queer identities show up in your work—bold, subtle, or somewhere in between?
It’s a mix of both. I don’t shy away from exploring the Black queer experience, but I also want my characters to be fully realized beyond their identities. They get to be messy, complex, and human. In Two Brothers, for example, queerness isn’t the whole story—it’s a part of their lives, but they’re also navigating family, love, and self-discovery.
Describe your “I made it!” moment. How did that feel? How did you seize the opportunity and take it to the next level?
When Two Brothers got greenlit for Season 2 as an OUTtv original, it felt like all the hard work we put into Season 1 was finally noticed. It made me realize that there is an audience for these stories, and that was a powerful moment. We used this as an opportunity to apply for more funding so we could take Season 2 to the next level. When we secured the Bell Fund grant, the bigger budget allowed us to elevate the quality of the show—better production, stronger storytelling, and an overall more polished series. It was proof that when you believe in a project and push forward, bigger opportunities will follow.
If your creative energy was a playlist, what are three songs that have to be on it?
- My Power (Beyonce)
- Anything by Todrick Hall
- Industry Baby – Lil Has X ft Jack Harlow
Why do you think the world needs more Black queer creators?
Because we’ve always been here, but our stories haven’t been told enough—at least not by us. The more Black queer voices we uplift, the more we challenge stereotypes and create spaces where we can exist authentically. Representation matters, and when we control our own narratives, we make sure they’re in the most authentic way.
If you could time travel, who’s one Black queer legend or history-maker you’d want to grab coffee with, and why?
Marsha P. Johnson, without a doubt. She had this fearless energy, this ability to exist loudly and unapologetically in a world that tried to erase people like her. I’d love to sit down with her, hear her stories, and just take it all in. She fought for our community at a time when being openly queer – let alone trans – was dangerous. I’d want to ask her how she kept going, how she found the strength to fight for others when the world gave her so little in return.
What advice would you give to the next generation dreaming about creating and slaying?
Your voice matters. The industry might not always make room for you, so create your own lane. Don’t wait for permission to tell your story.
What’s coming up next for you? (Give us the exclusive!)
I am currently writing Season 3 of Two Brothers in hopes that we get green lit for another season by OUTtv….wink wink nudge nudge! I also have a few other series that I am working on, but that’s all I can say about those right now.
How can your audience best support and uplift your work and other Black queer creators?
Watch, share, and talk about our work! Visibility is everything. Engage with our content, one comment on a post can go a long way !
Which organization serving the Black LGBTQ+ community would you like to give a shoutout to?
I have to shout out Rainbow Railroad for their life-saving work. While they help LGBTQ+ people worldwide, the Caribbean is a major focus. In places like Jamaica, being queer isn’t just difficult, it’s dangerous. People face brutal attacks with little to no protection from the police. Rainbow Railroad steps in when there’s nowhere else to turn, helping people escape persecution and find safety.
