Venus as a Boy

Venus as a Boy is a 2021 American romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Ty Hodges. Along with Hodges, it was produced by Gian Franco, Roya Rastegar, and Sanjay M. Sharma. It stars Hodges, Olivia Culpo, Trace Lysette, Bai Ling, Estelle, Gilles Marini, Daniel Bonjour, and Stacy Barthe. Set against the vibrant Los Angeles art scene, the film follows an artist living in Venice Beach, who embarks on a chance romance with a famous influencer. Principal photography began on August 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California, and wrapped on October 14, 2019. The film had its world premiere at 20th Tribeca Film Festival on June 14, 2021. It was released exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on demand on September 24, 2021, by American entertainment company Lost Ones and on Hulu on February 15, 2022, as part of Hulu’s celebration of black stories for Black History Month.