EDGE Interview: Corey Sherman and Isaac Krasner on Why Queer Dramedy 'Big Boys' is More than the Sum of its Parts

As it turns out, it was for Isaac, too. This is his first major role, and it was a risk. But he says it was all worth it, not only seeing how audiences praised his heartwarming portrayal, but also how its impact went beyond the screen.

"I went to the film festival, and I had a bunch of people crying at me, and then I realized that my performance wasn't just a performance of that character," Isaac says. "It was a funnel, a vessel for people who went through things that Jamie went through, which is why, you know, I walk away with it, feeling more responsible. I have somewhat of an ability to connect with people and share their stories through my story, which is a very powerful thing."

Corey mirrors those feelings when asked what he hopes people feel after seeing the film. First and foremost, he wants people to root for Jamie.

"That was always a dream for this movie, because so much of it was, like, having had these little moments in my own life that I hadn't seen reflected in movies or TV before, and being someone who goes to movies and TV so much for a sense of solidarity and comfort and a sense that I'm not alone in what I'm feeling. It was frustrating to not see that stuff."

Both filmmakers have a bright future in the business. Corey had such a great experience making "Big Boys" that he wants to do more. He is working on a few scripts. "I'm just really excited to keep working with great actors and making movies that are hopefully pretty grounded, like slices of life, but still have like a good sense of humor and show aspects of the queer experience."

As for Isaac, he has already booked something exciting. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed to talk about it," he stammers, but he admits the project has someone "big" in the cast.

"Big Boys" is a very rare film in that its subject matter is rarely explored, but more importantly it came together in such a beautiful way viewers will experience some pretty magical moments. Beyond that, both Corey and Isaac hope its whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

"Anybody who walks away from the movie feeling more connected and compassionate towards the part of themselves that does identify with Jamie and this story, and feeling like a little bit hopefully emboldened, that's the best possible thing I could imagine," says Corey.