CockyBoys is set to premiere its new fantasy feature, "Gods & Heroes," next week, with the first installment dropping on June 24th. The film, directed by multi-XMA and GayVN Best Director winner Jake Jaxson, explores themes of shame, desire, and the return of gay gods.

Production and Premise

The new fantasy feature, "Gods & Heroes," is a production from CockyBoys, an independent studio specializing in gay pornography for online distribution. The studio, founded in 2007 in Los Angeles by Kyle Majors, shifted its focus and operations to New York in 2010 when Jake Jaxson purchased it. Jaxson serves as CEO and primary director for CockyBoys, collaborating with RJ Sebastian, a photographer, and Benny Morecock, the creative director.

Under Jaxson's creative leadership, "Gods & Heroes" imagines a world where the Greek gods awaken after centuries of silence. These gods discover a modern society that has abandoned myth, beauty, mystery, and wonder, replacing them with what a plot synopsis describes as a "new false god: Big Tech."

Jaxson stated that he was inspired to make this feature because he finds himself living in a world he no longer fully recognizes, understands, or even likes. He noted a culture where shame seems to have disappeared for those with power, who are making rules, pointing fingers, and rewriting history. Within this chaos, Jaxson saw another possibility: what happens when those labeled as sinners stop carrying that shame, and when queer desire, imagination, excitement, and sexuality are reclaimed as sacred, ancient, and divine.

Jaxson also reflected on the historical erasure, hiding, distortion, or destruction of stories. He mentioned that as a young man, Greek mythology was one of the few places he found same-sex love and passion portrayed as natural and heroic. These stories offered him a glimpse of a world where gayness belonged within beauty, history, and the sacred. With "Gods & Heroes," Jaxson aimed to return to that feeling and create a fantasy where the old gods awaken, desire becomes destiny, and gay men are no longer outside the myth. He stated that in this fantasy, gay men are the heroes, the creators, and divine through their audacity to be fully, beautifully, and unapologetically alive.

Cast and Crew

The film is directed by Jake Jaxson, an award-winning filmmaker known for titles such as "Answered Prayers," "All Saints," "Project Go-Go Boy," and "Love Happens." Jaxson is a multi-XMA winner and a GayVN Best Director winner.

The cast for "Gods & Heroes" includes Cade Maddox, Seth Cain, Kane Fox, Dom King, Oliver Carter, Zane Kazan, and Hunter Graham. Cade Maddox plays Zeus, while Seth Cain plays Hermes. CockyBoys has also teased additional surprise cast reveals to be made after the first episode.

Jaxson expressed excitement about reuniting with Cade Maddox and Dom King, whose studio careers began with CockyBoys. He noted that both performers bring a powerful presence to the screen.

Release Information

The first installment of "Gods & Heroes" is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, June 24th, on CockyBoys.com. The release is described as an "epic mythical feature exploring shame, desire, and the return of the gay gods."

CockyBoys is known for its emphasis on cinematic quality, narrative-driven scenes, and a roster of exclusive performers. The studio releases two new exclusive scenes weekly and has been recognized for innovation in online delivery. Its content often features aesthetically polished depictions of sexual activity among attractive performers.

Key Facts

  • Title: Gods & Heroes
  • Studio: CockyBoys
  • Director: Jake Jaxson (multi-XMA winner, GayVN Best Director winner)
  • Premiere Date: June 24th
  • Platform: CockyBoys.com
  • Starring: Cade Maddox (as Zeus), Seth Cain (as Hermes), Dom King, Kane Fox, Oliver Carter, Zane Kazan, Hunter Graham