Watch: new trailer for Netflix’s ‘Tales of the City’

Series streams on June 7

Published

7 years ago

May 21, 2019

**Laura Linney** in ‘Tales of the City.’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

Netflix has released a new trailer for its remake of Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City.”

In the trailer, Mary Ann Singleton (Laura Linney) ventures back to 28 Barnaby Lane in San Francisco where she reconnects with her daughter Shawna (Ellen Page) and ex-husband Brian (Paul Gross).

The newly released clips show Shawna falling into a romance with a character played by Zosia Mamet (“Girls”).

Murray Bartlett, Bob the Drag Queen, Molly Ringwald and Daniela Vega will also star.

Original cast members Olympia Dukakis, who portrayed Mary Anne’s landlady Anna Madrigal, and Barbara Garrick, who played lesbian socialite DeDe Halcyon Day, will return.

“Tales of the City” begins streaming on June 7.

Watch the trailer below.

PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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16 hours ago

May 24, 2026

Michael Key

Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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1 day ago

May 23, 2026

Landon Shackelford

The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)