Comedian Billy Eichner blames straight people for the disappointing opening-weekend box office for “Bros,” the star’s much-hyped gay romantic comedy.
Mr. Eichner co-wrote and starred in “Bros,” the first gay rom-com to be backed by a major Hollywood studio and get a nationwide theatrical release.
But the film’s $4.8 million box office haul was half of what Universal Studios was expecting on opening weekend, according to Deadline. The poor showing means it’s looking unlikely that “Bros” will turn a profit and eclipse its $22 million budget, according to Variety.
Despite positive reviews and a strong Rotten Tomatoes score, the comedian lamented Sunday on Twitter that “straight people, especially in certain parts of the country, just didn’t show up for Bros.