Gabrielle Union, Jeremy Pope to Star in LGBTQ Drama ‘The

Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Pope are set to star in “The Inspection” for A24, a movie a few homosexual man who enlists within the Marines.

“The Inspection” is the narrative debut characteristic of Elegance Bratton, who final yr directed the documentary “Pier Kids” about homeless trans youth, monitoring their journey throughout years as they labored to seek out properties and secure relationships. The movie earned Bratton an Independent Spirit Award.

Bratton wrote and can direct “The Inspection,” and the story relies on his personal life expertise. Pope will star because the younger man enlisting within the Marines, whereas Union will star as Pope’s mom, whose approval he’s determined to win.

Effie T. Brown (“Dear White People,” “Real Women Have Curves”) will produce and co-finance on behalf of Gamechanger Films. A24 will co-finance and is dealing with worldwide distribution. Chester Algernal Gordon can even produce through their Freedom Principle banner.

“Elegance brings authenticity, heart and a fresh perspective to this compelling autobiographical story and we are thrilled to have Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union on board to bring it to life,” Brown mentioned in a press release. “I’ve long admired the excellent work of our partners at A24 and it’s exciting for Gamechanger to partner with a company that is equally committed to bringing diverse and captivating stories to the forefront of entertainment.”

Jeremy Pope is a two-time Tony Award nominee for “Choir Boy” and “Ain’t Too Proud.” In movie and TV, he’s starred in “One Night in Miami,” “Hollywood” and “Pose.”

Gabrielle Union starred in and government produced “L.A.’s Finest” and is a star and exec producer on a brand new “Cheaper by the Dozen” remake that’s filming now.

Pope is represented by The Gersh Agency, Door 24 and Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer Austen Mandelbaum Morris & Klein. Union is represented by CAA, Range Media Partners and Patti Felker of Felker Toczek Gelman Suddleson.