Netflix has asked audiences to stand to attention by releasing the trailer for Boots, their forthcoming drama based on Memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White, which tells the story of a closeted teen and his best friend, who join the US Marine Corps at a time when being gay in the military is illegal.
The eight-episode series is created and co-showrun by Andy Parker (Tales of the City), along with Jennifer Cecil (One Tree Hill), and executive producer Norman Lear. Boots stars Miles Heizer (13 Reasons Why), Liam Oh (The Thing About Harry), Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring: Last Rites), and Max Parker (Vampire Academy). Check out the trailer below…
“BOOTS is a one-hour comedic drama that delivers an irreverent, off-beat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s US Marine Corps—when being gay in the military was still illegal—the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits. With sharp wit and plenty of heart, BOOTS is about friendship, resilience, and finding your place in the world—even when that world seems determined to keep you in line or leave you behind.”
Boots marches onto Netflix October 9th.
