Television

Queer as Folk creator Stephen Dunn opens up about that Charlie Hunnam cameo

By Jordan Robledo

24th July 2022

Queer as Folk creator Stephen Dunn has opened up about the reboot’s brief Charlie Hunnam cameo.

Earlier this month, the highly-anticipated series was released on StarzPlay in the UK.

A reimagining of Russell T Davies’ groundbreaking 1999 drama of the same name that was later adapted in the US from 2000 to 2005, the series follows a diverse group of friends whose lives are turned upside down following a devastating tragedy.

While the show has been praised for differentiating itself from past iterations, the reboot did feature a unique cameo from Hunnam, who played Nathan Maloney in Davies’ original series.

In the show’s season finale, Brodie (Devin Way) is struggling with his decision to move to Manchester after his blowout fight with his best friend, Ruthie.

While attending the reopening of Babylon, Brodie is shown on Grindr perusing profiles in the UK until he stops on one profile belonging to Nathan.

In an interview with Digital Spy, Dunn opened up about the easter egg and revealed if more cameos will take place in future seasons.

“I love Charlie Hunnam, and I think he did such an amazing job. Yeah, that is definitely a nod, and we will see what happens with that. I can’t really say anything,” he revealed.

While the jury is out regarding another Nathan cameo in Queer as Folk season two, Hunnam has previously expressed an interest in returning to the role.

“I’d be game for a reunion. It [was] a long time ago. I’m an old bastard now – that was 20 years ago,” he told The Sun in 2017.

In the same interview, The Gentleman star revealed that people still associate him with the groundbreaking role.

“When I’m back in England, people still recognise me as Nathan. It was the beginning of my career, so I have very fond memories of it,” he said.

“I’m very proud of being part of that show. I’m very happy when people bring it up. I’m just surprised it was so long ago.”

Here’s hoping we see a return of Nathan Maloney in the Queer as Folk universe.

The first season is now available to stream in the UK on StarzPlay.