Shonda Rhimes to remake ‘Queer as Folk’ creator’s gay dramedies

T.V. showrunner Shonda Rimes and “Wonder Woman” screenwriter Allan Heinberg are joining forces to remake Russell T. Davies’ gay dramedies, “Cucumber” and “Banana.”

According to Deadline, Heinberg has signed a deal with Rimes’ ShondaLand production company for the series titled, “Adult Behavior” for ABC. The show will be based on the the T.V. show “Banana,” it’s companion web series, “Cucumber” and the online documentary, “Tofu.” Davies is best known as the show creator for the U.K. version of “Queer as Folk” and for the sci-fi revival of “Doctor Who.”

Deadline describes the American remake as “a sexy, multi-generational, comedic drama.”

Both “Cucumber” and “Banana” aired on LOGO in 2015.

Watch the U.K. trailer below.

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