‘Courtside’ Brings a Queer Basketball Romance to the Big Screen
A new gay basketball rom‑com starring actual WNBA athletes blends sports drama with queer love, backed by veteran producers.
May 27, 2026
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‘Courtside’ aims to bring queer love to the hardwood
A new queer women’s basketball romantic comedy titled ‘Courtside’ is in development, featuring WNBA players Gabby Williams, Sydney Colson, and Theresa Plaisance. The film follows a star player who falls for her teammate and highlights representation in professional basketball.
May 23, 2026
Gabby Williams Eyes Hollywood as WNBA Star Turns Romantic Lead in ‘Courtside’
Former UConn standout Gabby Williams, now a key player for Golden State in the WNBA, is set to appear in the romantic comedy 'Courtside,' a project that blends sports drama with LGBTQ+ storytelling and is supported by Run‑A‑Muck and Apple TV.
May 22, 2026
Former UConn Star Gabby Williams to Star in WNBA-Themed Romantic Comedy “Courtside”
Gabby Williams, a former UConn basketball star now playing for the Golden State Valkyries, is set to appear in the romantic comedy "Courtside," produced by Run-A-Muck, while also balancing a standout WNBA season and involvement in other projects.
May 22, 2026
Gabby Williams to Star in WNBA‑Themed Romantic Comedy ‘Courtside’
Former UConn standout Gabby Williams is set to appear in the new romantic comedy 'Courtside,' a WNBA‑centric film that blends sports drama with personal growth, while also contributing to Apple TV’s 'Jess & Pearl' alongside Paige Bueckers.
May 22, 2026
Gabby Williams Leads WNBA-Themed Romantic Comedy “Courtside”
Gabby Williams shines for the Golden State Valkyries while starring in the WNBA-themed romantic comedy Courtside, produced by Run-A-Muck, with veteran Syd Colson on board and Apple TV’s Paige Bueckers project Jess & Pearl also in the spotlight.
May 22, 2026
Courtside: A WNBA Romance Hits the Silver Screen
Former UConn star Gabby Williams, now a leading scorer for the Golden State Valkyries, will appear in the upcoming romantic comedy Courtside, a project that blends sports drama with themes of love, identity, and representation.
May 22, 2026