The project is the first major studio film with a LGBTQ lead since 'Love, Simon'
The couple connected on Twitter
'I'm gay, she's black. What do you bring to the table?' the comedian asks
The comedian urges people to vote in midterm elections
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kate McKinnon and more scheduled to appear
The premiere is set for Sept. 12
The tweet even got the attention of Chris Evans himself
the program is expected to stream later this year
Ben Wexler calls for a state boycott
the show originally aired on USA Network