NBC has announced a new documentary titled Queer Planet, focusing on same-sex relationships and sex transitioning in the animal kingdom. The documentary is set to be released on June 6 as part of Peacock's Pride Month celebrations. It will be narrated by actor Andrew Rannells.
Billed as a "first-of-its-kind nature documentary," Queer Planet explores hidden LGBTQ+ communities among animals with unconventional sexualities and genders. According to Indie Wire, the documentary takes viewers on a global journey, showcasing the diverse animal sexuality, including flamboyant flamingos, pansexual primates, sex-changing clownfish, and multi-gendered mushrooms.
The trailer, released on Thursday, features insights into bisexual lions, gay penguins, and transgender creatures. Australian author Bradley Trevor Greive states in the trailer, "Everything you were taught as a kid is wrong. This is a queer planet." Biologist Antonia Forster and other scientists like evolutionary biologist Dr. Dan Edwards, primatologist Dr. Amy Parish, and ornithologist Dr. Martin Stervander also provide commentary.
The project's trailer has elicited a swift response, with viewers expressing a range of emotions from humor to criticism on social media platforms.