Icon Male Debut Feature 'Football Hero' Streets

MONTREAL—Gay romance studio Icon Male’s first feature, Football Hero has streeted on DVD. From Mile High Media and award-winning director Nica Noelle, Football Hero tackles the gay stigma in football, as Ty Roderick comes out to fellow teammates, igniting controversy and awaking secret desires. The star-studded cast also includes Jamie Sanders, Brandon Wilde, Alexander Greene, Trenton Ducati and Aiden Summers. “Obviously, the Michael Sam story partially inspired this movie,” says Noelle. “The idea of a rising football star coming out as a gay man, and risking public scorn and discrimination in order to take pride in his sexuality is very intriguing to me. I chose Ty Roderick as the lead because he has a vulnerable quality that was perfect for the role. Ty has a natural complexity and depth, so I knew he wouldn't turn the role into a joke. “I asked Christian X to play the football coach because he was one of the first 'crossover' performers to proudly claim the ambiguities in his sexuality at a time when the industry was far less open minded,” continues Noelle. “Christian was a trailblazer in our industry, just as Michael Sam is a trailblazer in the NFL. I challenge anyone to watch this movie and not see the beauty and passion in all-male sex scenes.” Hot, brooding football hero Ty Roderick decides to come out of the closet just as football season begins, causing his teammates to bully him out on the field. But do their mean-spirited jokes mask their own gay desires? Brandon Wilde and Alex Greene's aggressive horseplay turns to lust in the showers, while jacked team doctor Trenton Ducati uses the boys' secret tryst to his advantage with baby-faced Brandon. Meanwhile Ty can't take the pressure of being an outcast, so he lets off some steam with pretty young things Aiden Summers and Jamie Sanders. Christian X costars in a non-sex role as the no nonsense football coach. Movies from Icon Male are unique to the gay marketplace and embody what fans have come to expect from Nica Noelle and Mile High Media – genuine and intimate exchanges between performers featuring forbidden sex, emotion and compelling storyline. For Icon Male sales and distribution, contact Mitchell@mile-high-media.com. For the latest news and BTS previews, follow Icon Male on Twitter.