A television adaptation of the memoir of Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara will have its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Based on Tegan and Sara Quin’s 2019 memoir of the same name, High school will follow the sisters’ upbringing in Calgary as they explore their musical talents and queer identities. It is set during the height of the grunge and rave subculture of the 1990s, which inspired the Quins’ musical pursuits.
The show, created and directed by Clea DuVall and Laura Kittrell, began production in Calgary last March. It stars sibling TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland as Tegan and Sara, with how I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders playing the Quin’s mother, Simone.
DuVall is a famous filmmaker known for directing The happiest seasonwho also starred in the 90s queer comedy, But I’m a cheerleader.
“TIFF is one of my favorite festivals and I can’t think of a better place to showcase our show,” Duvall wrote on Twitter. “See you in September.”
Thanks, @TIFF_NET for including high school in your programming. TIFF is one of my favorite festivals and I can’t think of a better place to stage our show. See you in September. ❤️ https://t.co/vxtqOgA17X
As Tegan and Sara, the Quin sisters have released nine albums to date. Their 10th disc, crybabywill be released on October 21. High school is slated to premiere October 14 on Amazon Freevee, an ad-supported streaming channel.
The show is produced by Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment, with the Quins serving as executive producers.
WATCH | The trailer for High schoola TV show based on Tegan and Sara’s memoir:
“Pop culture fanatic. Introvert. Devoted food trailblazer. Bacon geek. Lifelong coffee evangelist.”