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A closeted A-list actor has a secret affair in the sexy, underseen gem ‘I Am Syd Stone’

Syd Stone (Travis Nelson), the title character of the feature film I Am Syd Stone, is a hunky former A-List actor whose once-promising career has hit a major slump.

Syd now finds himself in a small town, reluctantly shooting a B-movie. While getting drunk in a hotel bar, he forms an almost instant connection with Matt (Benjamin Charles Watson), a young lawyer on the verge of his biggest case yet.

Despite pressure from his representatives to hide his sexuality for the sake of his career, Syd and Matt soon become more than just friends. An intense affair ensues, putting Syd’s personal life and career in jeopardy.

Originally created as a six-episode web series and based on an acclaimed 2014 short film of the same name, I Am Syd Stone has been edited into a stellar feature by director Denis Theriault.

A sexy and thoughtful coming-out romance featuring moving performances from handsome lead actors Travis Nelson and Benjamin Charles Watson, the film offers up a heartfelt exploration of two troubled souls finding comfort in one another and, together, finally learning to live authentically.

Watch the trailer for I Am Syd Stone below. The feature film edit is now available to stream on Dekkoo.

The new gay series I Am Syd Stone is available now on Dekkoo

Originally released in 2014, writer-director Denis Theriault’s 10-minute short film I Am Syd Stone earned acclaim at film festivals around the globe and competed as an entrant in the prestigious Iris Prize festival. The film was also included in the 12th volume of the popular Boys on Film DVD series.

I Am Syd Stone followed a closeted gay movie star (played by Gharrett Patrick Paon) returning to his hometown for his high school reunion, who unsuccessfully attempts to rekindle his relationship with his former boyfriend Brent (Michael Gaty).

Now Theriault has followed up that successful short with a brand-new series of the same name. This new six-episode show expands the story.

Syd Stone (now played by Travis Nelson) has found his career as an actor has fading. He is now on location in a small town to film a B-movie, and meets and falls for lawyer Matt (Benjamin Charles Watson), but must confront the emotional consequences of having remained closeted for the sake of his career.

The series is set in the present day, and alludes to the events of the original film, however, there is a much happier ending in store for Stone this time around.

All six episodes of I Am Syd Stone are streaming now on Dekkoo.