Known worldwide as a dynamic powerhouse performer, first for his Tony-winning role as Lola in “Kinky Boots” and then for his Emmy-winning role as PrayTell in “Pose,” Billy Porter isn’t afraid to take on new challenges.
The actor makes his feature directorial debut this month with “Anything’s Possible,” a teen romance about a trans girl experiencing first love.
As a longtime member of and advocate for the LGBTQ community, the “Pose” star was a natural fit to helm this story that treats its trans protagonist as any other teenager.
Love and joy are central themes in the movie, which never makes an obstacle of the character’s trans-ness.Shot and set in Porter’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the movie stars many of Porter’s friends from his early days in the theater.
“Anything’s Possible” was also produced by Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, prolific
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