His most vital work, however, was in the Hulu series “Difficult People.” Julie Klausner, who wrote for “Billy on the Street,” created and co-starred in the sitcom about two bitter, struggling comedians trying to make it in New York City. The show led to further jobs for Eichner, including a stint on “Parks and Recreation” and voiceover roles in the films “The Angry Birds Movie” and “The Lion King.”
Eichner doesn’t paint gay people as unimpeachable saints, but as mere humans with flaws and, occasionally, some ridiculous notions about life.Įichner first found success as the host of “Billy on the Street,” a chaotic and hilarious “game show” that saw him running through the streets of Manhattan, shouting pop culture questions at mostly bewildered strangers. It’s also inclusive, in the best possible sense, and educational (for straight people) without feeling preachy. Eichner pulled off the remarkable feat of creating a film that’s funny, sweet and smart. Well, “Bros” – which opens in theaters Friday – is not only good, it’s fantastic. I’ve actually been getting a little tired of the ads for it.”) (When I asked a fellow gay guy who I know through Twitter to join me for the screening on Tuesday, he responded: “I hope it’s good. And I worried that the overwhelming media coverage that began about six months ago would backfire if the film was a flop.
And it arrives with the Judd Apatow seal of approval and the implicit promise “Bros” will become a modern comedy classic like the producer-director’s much-loved films “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Bridesmaids” and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”īut as a gay man – and a fan of Eichner – I had my doubts “Bros” could live up to such heightened expectations. From the moment it was announced, the messaging behind the gay romcom “Bros” has firmly stated it is Important and Groundbreaking and Inclusive and also For Everybody.Ĭo-written and starring comic actor Billy Eichner, “Bros” is the first major studio film to feature LGBTQ+ actors in all the principal roles, regardless of whether the characters are queer.
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