NEW YORK, NY – The second season of EastSiders, the critically-acclaimed dark comedy starring series creator Kit Williamson (Mad Men) and three time Emmy Nominee Van Hansis (As the World Turns) as a gay couple trying to stay together in the aftermath of infidelity, releases on DVD via Wolfe Video Tuesday, Nov. 3.The second season of EastSiders delves into the dramatic complexities of dating an ex as Cal and Thom reunite and explore opening their relationship up sexually.
“I wanted to break open the love triangle from season one,” explains Williamson. “Jealousy is only interesting to a point. What happens when it’s removed from the equation? There are so many different ways human beings connect with each other, and there is no one way that is right for everybody. The show deals with many different kinds of relationships, from ex-boyfriends getting back together, to friends starting a new relationship, to a lesbian couple with two kids finally getting married.”
Season two also tackles some very dark topics, including heartbreak, infidelity and sexually transmitted diseases.
The large ensemble cast includes Constance Wu (playing a character very different from her role as the conservative mother on ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat), Matthew McKelligon (You’re Killing Me), John Halbach (Wallflowers), and Stephen Guarino (Derek on Happy Endings), all returning in their starring roles. Joining them for season two are Willam Belli (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Brianna Brown (Devious Maids), Brea Grant (Heroes) and Vera Miao (State of Affairs).
The season boasts a number of incredible guest stars, including Traci Lords, Lennon Parham (from USA’s Playing House), Sean Maher (Firefly), Jai Rodriguez (Kingdom), Leith Burke (The Haves and the Have Nots), Matthew Wilkas (Gayby), Satya Bhabha (New Girl), Manila Luzon (RuPaul’s Drag Race), David Blue (SGU Stargate Universe) and Drew Droege, from the viral hit Chloe videos.
Since its debut, the show has leapt across several different viewing platforms, appearing first on YouTube, then LogoTV.com, a subsidiary of Viacom. The feature film version of the series aired on Logo’s cable network, and was then distributed on DVD and digital platforms through Wolfe Video. The second season of EastSiders premiered Sept. 15 on Vimeo On Demand.
EastSiders explores the drunken outbursts and double standards of twenty-somethings living and loving in Silverlake, CA. The series has won several awards including Best Web Drama from LA Weekly Web Awards and the Indie Series Award for Best Ensemble. It received a Satellite Award nomination from the International Press Academy.
EastSiders Season One is available for digital download and as a DVD on www.EastsidersTheSeries.com. EastSiders Season Two is available for digital download now on www.EastsidersTheSeries.com. The DVD will be available Tuesday, Nov. 3 from Wolfe Video. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @EastSidersTV and “Like” the show on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/
