# Queer Bodybuilder Drama 'Test' Acquired

> Dark Star Pictures acquires LGBTQ+ bodybuilding film 'Test' for 2027 release.
- Title: Queer Bodybuilder Drama 'Test' Acquired · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Dark Star Pictures acquires LGBTQ+ bodybuilding film 'Test' for 2027 release. Dark Star Pictures acquired the LGBTQ+ bodybuilding drama 'Test' for U.S. and…
- Keywords: test, dark star pictures, sam mcconnell, brock yurich, queer bodybuilding, film acquisition, 2027 release, entertainment, culture, Queer, Bodybuilder, Drama
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/columns/gay-bodybuilder-romance-test-acquired-dark-star-pictures-1236916876
- Author: Marc Malkin
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: test, dark star pictures, sam mcconnell, brock yurich, queer bodybuilding, film acquisition, 2027 release, entertainment, culture
## Film Acquisition
Dark Star Pictures acquired the LGBTQ+ bodybuilding drama 'Test' for U.S. and Canadian distribution.

> Test, the award-winning gay bodybuilding drama from director Sam McConnell, has been acquired by Dark Star Pictures for U.S. and Canadian distribution.
## Key Cast
The film stars Brock Yurich, Tammy Blanchard, Matthew Morrison, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Evan Hall, and Mike Edward.

> Written by and starring Brock Yurich (Goat), the film also features Tammy Blanchard (Into the Woods), Matthew Morrison (Glee), Paloma Garcia-Lee (West Side Story), Evan Hall (Orange Is the New Black) and Mike Edward (M3GAN 2.0).
## Release Date
The film will be released in 2027 after being acquired by Dark Star Pictures.

> The film, from director Sam McConnell and writer and star Brock Yurich, will be released in 2027.
## Key takeaway

Dark Star Pictures acquired the LGBTQ+ bodybuilding drama 'Test' for U.S. and Canadian distribution, set to release in 2027.