
Special(2019)
A gay man with mild cerebral palsy decides to rewrite his identity as an accident victim and finally go after the life he wants.


“Old friends. New roommates.”
Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.

Matt Bomer
Jerry Frank

Nathan Lane
Bunny Schneiderman

Nathan Lee Graham
Arthur Broussard

Linda Lavin
Sybil Schneiderman
Mid-Century Modern is a comedy series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of gay theme. Created by Ryan Murphy, it stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham. Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.
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