Introduction to the Film
Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy have been cast in the lead roles for the upcoming film "Girls Like Girls", which is based on the 2015 viral music video of the same name by pop star Hayley Kiyoko. The coming-of-age film tells the story of a young girl who falls in love with another girl, and it explores themes of self-acceptance and first love.
The Plot and Characters
The film follows the story of Coley, played by da Costa, who examines her attraction to other women, particularly Sonya, played by Molloy. As they navigate a summer romance, Coley learns to accept herself and her feelings. The logline for the film adds, "Based on Kiyoko’s groundbreaking hit and viral music video, the film tells the universal story of falling in love for the first time and learning to accept oneself along the way."
The Cast and Crew
Da Costa is known for her recurring role as Maya Longette in the Hulu series "Under the Bridge", while Molloy has credits in films and series such as "He’s All That", "Halfworlds", and "The Fatty Type". Kiyoko, who is also the writer and lead of the film, has made a name for herself as a pop star and actress. The film is produced by Marc Platt, Katie McNicol, Adam Siegel, Dee Best, Michael Philip, Jason Moring, and Richard Alan Reid.
Background and Production
The music video for "Girls Like Girls" was released in 2015 and gained worldwide attention. The film rights were previously acquired by Focus Features. Kiyoko wrote the script for the film with Stefanie Scott, who played the role of Coley in the original music video, alongside Kelsey Chow as Sonya and Hayden Thompson. In 2023, Kiyoko followed up the music video with a "Girls Like Girls" novel that builds on the characters in the original song.
Representation and Agents
Kiyoko is represented by ATC, Kaplan Perrone, Cultivated Artists, and CAA. Da Costa is represented by Costa Talent, and Molloy is represented by Gersh and Luber Roklin Entertainment.
