Australian drama series Invisible Boys has been picked up for streaming in the US by Hulu, with this marking its debut in the country. The series is based on Holden Sheppard‘s novel of the same name, and was adapted for television in 2025 as a 10-episode Stan Original Series.
The US deal was made via Banijay Rights, a global distributor focused on high quality IP with international potential. Banijay’s past successes include the distribution of Peaky Blinders, Grantchester, Black Mirror, Home and Away, Deal or No Deal, Mr Bean, and more.
For now, an exact premiere date has not been confirmed, but we expect to hear more about the show and its US debut on Hulu in future.
Invisible Boys lands on Hulu – quick links
Raw, messy Australian storytelling
When it lands, we expect Invisible Boys will make a significant impact, as it did in Australia. The show is an artfully-made coming-of-age drama about teenagers living in Geraldton in regional Western Australia, who must deal with the pressures of high school, as well as their own sexuality. When lead Charlie (Joseph Zada) is outed as gay, a spiral of events leads to a growing community crisis.
In the ScreenHub review, critic Stephen A Russell called the series a ‘gloriously messy marvel’ that adapts its book source material with nuance.
‘[Director Nicholas] Verso and co strike the perfect balance between drama and gross-out comedy in navigating young men’s mental health and the barriers towards feeling safe in their skin,’ Russell wrote.
‘Embracing the punk spirit of Ana Kokkinos’ Head On and set to a stonking soundtrack from the likes of local heroes The Presets and American star Perfume Genius, Invisible Boys is the perfect antidote to a rising swell of anti-queer nonsense. Much like Sheppard’s book, Invisible Boys is the gloriously messy marvel I wish I’d had access to as a tortured teen.’
For its portrayal of meaning challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community, and how it deals with sensitive topics of mental health, coming-of-age and living within traditional community, Invisible Boys was nominated for a prestigious Peabody Award in 2025 for excellence in storytelling.
Invisible Boys creator on its upcoming Hulu debut
In a press release, Nicholas Verso, Invisible Boys series creator and director expressed great enthusiasm for the series getting a debut in the United States, and for what this represents for LGBTQIA+ stories on screen.
‘Queer storytelling is having a moment, and it has never felt more important,’ Verso said.
‘I’m thrilled that our horny, sweaty Australian contribution is coming to US audiences. I can’t wait for viewers to fall in love with these messy boys and their journey towards strength, pride and compassion.’
Those in the United States keen to discover Invisible Boys should keep an eye on future announcements as the show gears up for its local debut.
Also on ScreenHub: After the Siren: Australian queer AFL romance novel has been optioned for the screen
Australian queer AFL romance novel After the Siren by Darcy Green has been optioned for the screen, with Mad Ones Films (Homebodies, Jimpa) negotiating the rights for adaptation. After the Siren is described as a queer enemies-to-lovers romance set within the fictional AFL team The Brunswick Falcons. After two teammates ‘get off on the wrong foot’, their second chance to leads to an unexpected ‘spicy’ romance, against a backdrop of tension and secrecy.
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