DTLA is a self-financed, gay scripted drama series, best described as a cross between "Queer As Folk" and "Swingers."

DTLA depicts the relationships of seven friends with varied ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations who work and live in the vibrant community of Downtown Los Angeles. It's a story of love, friendship, loyalty, and being true to oneself - no matter what the cost. It is the first dramatic series with gay leads since "Queer as Folk," "Noah's Arc," and "The L Word."

The ensemble cast includes Darryl Stephens of "Noah's Arc," newcomer Matthew Stephen Herrick, Marshelle Fair of "Painting in the Rain," Ernest Pierce of "Lincoln Heights," Patrick McDonald of "Drop Dead Diva," Hiro Tanaka who played the role of Angel in the Tokyo run of "Rent," A. Scott Pretty of "Super 8," JC Jones of "Glee," and Ryan Izay of "Max's Big Day."

The series also stars Danny Roberts of "MTV's Real World," Erin Daniels of "The L Word," Tiffany Pollard of "VH1's I Love New York," TV/Radio personality B. Scott, Luenell of "Borat," Julie Goldman of "Big Gay Sketch," Billy McNamara of "Doing Time On Maple Drive," and Leslie Jordan of "Will & Grace."

Executive Produced by Larry Kennar, Darryl Stephens, Helene Shaw, and Michael Andres Palmieri.  Check out the DTLA series trailer below!