Shabana Azeez to Star in Director Lynn Q. Yu’s Queer Romance ‘Unrequited’

Shabana Azeez, known for her role in HBO’s critically acclaimed medical drama ‘The Pitt,’ has joined the cast of ‘Unrequited,’ a queer romance directed by Lynn Q. Yu. This marks Yu’s directorial debut and is based on her original script. The film follows Trish, a character played by Azeez, as she attempts to convince her former college roommate Anjali (also portrayed by Azeez) to stay in the U.S. after learning of her plans to return to India. The story unfolds during a farewell road trip across California, where the duo explores diverse cuisines while navigating their complex relationship. The project features an ensemble cast including Jake Casey and Danielle Benedict from ‘The Dazey Phase,’ along with John Gray of ‘It’s Not Pork.’ Production is set to begin in California next spring, with Code Entertainment (producers of ‘The Mongoose’) handling executive production. Yu, who previously worked on the K-pop thriller ‘Perfect Girl’ (adapted from her 2023 Black List script ‘Unnie’), praised Azeez’s talent, highlighting her ability to embody the spirit of the role. This marks Azeez’s return to indie filmmaking after her HBO series role and upcoming projects like ‘The Airport Chaplain’ for SBS. The film is expected to release in 2027, with Deadline reporting on its development.