It Took Years, But Hayley Kiyoko Is Finally Bringing ‘Girls Like Girls’ to the Big Screen

Hayley Kiyoko is adapting her 2015 song "Girls Like Girls" into a feature film, with production beginning in summer 2024. Kiyoko, who directed the music video for the song, will also write and direct the film, which she describes as a lesbian love story. The project has been in development for several years, with Kiyoko first announcing her intention to make it a film in 2019. She has been working with a team to bring the story to life, aiming to capture the emotional intensity of the original song. Kiyoko stated that she put her music career on the back burner to focus on this cinematic endeavor, emphasizing the creative freedom she feels in exploring this new medium. The film's narrative is expected to expand upon the themes and characters introduced in the music video, offering a deeper exploration of young love and identity. Kiyoko expressed excitement about the unknown future of the project and her creative journey.