What heated rivalry? A queer women's basketball rom-com with actual WNBA players is in the works
Key takeaways
- Women’s basketball is finally getting the queer rom-com it deserves.
- Media company Run-A-Muck has announced that it is developing “Courtside,” a sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional basketball.
- Colson, a Texas A&M standout who was drafted to the WNBA in 2011, is also one of the executive producers on “Courtside.”
WNBA players Gabby Williams, from left, Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance will appear in “Courtside,” a queer women’s basketball rom-com in development at Run-A-Muck. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images; Elsa / Getty Images) By Tracy Brown Staff Writer Follow May 22, 2026 12:53 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Women’s basketball is finally getting the queer rom-com it deserves.
Media company Run-A-Muck has announced that it is developing “Courtside,” a sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional basketball. WNBA All-Star Gabby Williams, two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson and 2022 WNBA champion Theresa Plaisance are among those set to appear in the movie, according to Deadline.