The book to film adaptation of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is currently filming, and recently author Becky Albertalli confirmed that actor Colton Haynes will have a role.
Colton, who is openly gay and known for his role as Roy Harper in Arrow, recently tweeted that he was on the set of the LGBT movie:
Having a blast on set of "Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda" in Atlanta!!! Such an incredible cast and crew ???
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) March 14, 2017
Becky later confirmed that he’d have a role in the movie:
OMG !!!!!! he's the college dude that picks Simon up in the bar !!!!! fffffff this is so exciting :-) https://t.co/rlUosSkNEu
— vicki ?️? (@saevaememorem) March 14, 2017
Yup!! https://t.co/4n13G7RQuF
— Becky Albertalli (@beckyalbertalli) March 15, 2017
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda will star Nick Robinson as Simon and is directed by DCTV mastermind Greg Berlanti. No release date has been set.