The story of ancient history’s most famous twink has inspired a new “psychosexual thriller”

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Variety announced today that New Queer Cinema trailblazer Gus Van Sant (My Own Private Idaho, Milk) has come on board as a producer for upcoming “psychosexual thriller” Antinous, named after ancient Roman emperor Hadrian’s young lover.

The feature directorial debut from artist & photographer Stuart Sandford, the film will be a modern-day drama about a young actor who is convinced he’s the reincarnation of Antinous, telling a story that “bridges the grandeur of ancient Rome with Hollywood’s obsession with youth, beauty and immortality.” We’re in!

It’s an especially rich source for Van Sant, Sandford, and their team to draw from for a film: Sure, there are precious few details about the real-life Antinous, and his life was cut tragically—and mysteriously—short, but his

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