Wish You Were Queer Hits the Road with Star-Studded Premiere
Published on: May 25, 2025
Written by: Joey Hodgson
OUTtv’s latest original docu-series, Wish You Were Queer, officially launched with a vibrant premiere event on May 22 at Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood. The celebration was graced by stars Michael Henry and Tim Murray, drag icon Trixie Mattel, co-creator Frank Spadafora, actors Daniel Franzese and Preston Sadleir, and singer-songwriter John Duff.
In this six-part series, Henry and Murray leave their West Hollywood comfort zone to embark on a cross-country journey through cities not typically known for queer comedy. Their mission is to prove they can make middle America laugh just as hard as the West Coast gays do, while trying to impress is drag icon and business mogul Trixie Mattel. If they succeed, she’ll consider producing their next comedy special.
Michael Henry, Tim Murray, and Trixie Mattel at Wish You Were Queer premiere in Los Angeles
Loaded into a fabulous RV camper, Henry and Murray travel city to city, putting on live comedy shows while meeting and connecting with local queer communities. From bar crawls to brunches to deeply personal conversations, the duo immerses themselves in what it means to be queer outside of major urban centres. The series blends sharp humour with heartfelt moments, offering a mix of outrageous antics and real connection.
Beyond the laughs, the show is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life across the country, spotlighting stories and people often overlooked in mainstream queer media. Each episode is a reminder that queer joy, resilience, and creativity are thriving far beyond the coasts.
Wish You Were Queer is available now on OUTtv and OUTflix, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. The series premiere is available for free on YouTube at the link below.