TL;DR
- Joe Locke is rumored to star in ‘Baby’.
- The film features a male pregnancy trope.
- Locke’s character is a sex worker.
- Fans are excited about the unique plot.
- Director Sam Max is known for queer films.
Hold onto your hats, queens! Joe Locke, the breakout star of Heartstopper, is rumored to be taking on his most outrageous role yet in the upcoming body horror flick, Baby. If you thought his portrayal of a lovable gay high schooler was groundbreaking, wait until you hear about his rumored character: a male sex worker who becomes pregnant with a mysterious creature. Yes, you heard that right—mpreg is making its way to the big screen!
Fans are already buzzing on social media about this wild new project. According to the entertainment news account Film Crave on X (formerly Twitter), Locke’s character in Baby will be navigating the complexities of being a young male sex worker while dealing with the bizarre twist of an alien pregnancy. Talk about a plot twist!
While there’s not much official information out yet, Locke did drop a tantalizing hint on his Instagram Stories, posting a photo of himself with a massive bouquet of flowers and the caption, “That’s a wrap BABY,” along with an alien emoji. Could this be a cheeky confirmation of his involvement? Fans certainly hope so!
The film is directed by Sam Max, who has made a name for himself with queer short films. Baby marks his feature debut and is being produced by Luca Intili and Kindred Spirit. Max has even shared some eerie behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, including one of an alien in a bathtub that’s sure to give you chills.
As details continue to trickle in, fans are already creating memes and reactions about the idea of Joe Locke playing a pregnant sex worker. The excitement is palpable, and the LGBTQ community is here for it. After all, representation matters, and what better way to showcase unique narratives than through a film that boldly explores the boundaries of gender and sexuality?
So, what do you think? Are you ready for Joe Locke to redefine the norms of body horror and queer cinema? Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on Baby as this story unfolds!