Tim O'Leary
"The sexiest whodunnit ever."
-- He Said Dallas
"One of OUTtv’s most talked about projects."
-- LA Blade
"Steamy and thrilling..."
-- Out Magazine
"Wicked sharp sense of humor..."
-- Queerty
"Your new guilty pleasure..."
-- Instinct
Inspired by the murder mystery novels of Agatha Christie, the story takes the conceit of Ten Little Indians, in which a group of strangers are brought to a location they can't leave and soon realize they're in mortal danger, and transfers it to a most unlikely locale: a gay clothing optional resort in the middle of a vast desert. (Shot on location at the iconic Desert Paradise Resort Hotel in Palm Springs.)
THE SUSPECTS:
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LAID BARE IN THE PRESS:
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An interview with the creators on the OUTtv Blog​​
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Cast member Marval Rex writes about trans representation in Laid Bare for The Queer Review
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​Laid Bare is an OUTtv Original Series
Written & Directed by Tim O'Leary
Cinematography by Paul W. Sauline
Editing and VFX by Jon Enge​
Executive Produced by Robert Rice, Cara Salmeri, Lauren Whitelaw, Philip Webb, Anthony Jiwa, and Katherine Frost
AARON LAMBRAKIS (Robert Rice)
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The son of the late Nikos Lambrakis and manager of the Gymnos Inn. Aaron is a slightly uptight and fussy rule-follower, but learns to find his inner strength when the bodies start dropping. But is he part of the solution, or part of the reason for said bodies?
ALISTAIR LAMBRAKIS (Ethan Daniel Corbett)
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Aaron's brother and famed "prodigal bitch" of the family. Alistair is all surfer-dude cool, an aloof opposite of his brother's strict adherence to rules. He loves partying and flirting, and hates responsibility. But is that fun-loving persona a front for something darker?
CASSIDY RAINES (Jason Caceres)
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An Olympic snowboarder with a seeming heart of gold, Cassidy has a surprisingly tender side and quickly grows close to Aaron. But is this gentle jock hiding a sinister secret?
BRYAN BYRNES (James Hayden Rodriguez)
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​Despite his muscular physique, Bryan is the shyest of the bunch when it comes to baring all at the Gymnos Inn. He quickly forms a bond with the professor, Eric Barnard... but does he have an ulterior motive?
ERIC BARNARD (Ephraim Lopez)
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​A former professor of psychology, Eric maintains a stable relationship with his boyfriend, the porn star Jesse Steele. But is this amenable academic hiding something wicked within the pages of his text books?
THE DEAD MAN:
LIAM McKAY (Michael Deni)
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​An animal rights activist who never met a cause he wasn't willing to fight for, Liam is equal parts anarchist and opportunist. Though prickly when interacting with the spoiled Barron Hemmings, he seems mostly genial. But is this crusader hiding the real reason he's so willing to fight?
BARRON HEMMINGS (Zack Rocklin-Waltch)
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The young scion of a ridiculously wealthy hotel dynasty, Barron is an entitled billionaire with very little care for the "common man." He seems largely inept in the daily schedules of the common man... but is that ignorance a smokescreen to hide murderous impulses?
MONTANA BRIGGS (Marval Rex)
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The jawline... the physique... the incredible head of hair... Montana is a high-end fashion model and has never been afraid of asserting himself. But is it possible that confidence goes a little too far... perhaps to lethal ends?
JESSE STEELE (Nicolas Zuluaga)
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Though the well-known adult film star Jesse Steele is used to being on display, one thing he keeps well-hidden is his genius-level IQ. But could he be hiding something else, as well?
JACQUES DURANT (Alex Ringler)
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Groundskeeper Jacques has a slamming body, a sexy French accent, and a very close relationship with the deceased Nikos Lambrakis. Staying on at the Gymnos Inn after Nikos's death seemed like an odd choice. What was behind it?
NIKOS LAMBRAKIS (Kevin Scott Allen)
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For sixty years, the patriarch of the Lambrakis clan lived a closeted life, despite having some pretty wild parties in secret. Before his death, he left instructions for his Aaron to invite seven men to the resort and play a video of him explaining his will. What secrets might be revealed on that video?