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We Want the Virus

Name: We Want the Virus
Director: Paul Santoli
Released: 2026
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

0.0/10

Minimal

2026

Director

Paul Santoli

Runtime

82 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

We Want the Virus is a character-driven comedy about two friends who accidentally raise thousands by falsely claiming they have the coronavirus, then scramble to actually get infected. The premise is sharp and morally messy, but the available material is thin. Because the synopsis never specifies gender, race, or identity, every representation category scores zero. This reflects missing information, not a verdict on the final film. To improve, the project should clarify who these friends are and whether their identities shape the stakes. Without that, the story risks feeling generic despite its bold setup.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Want the Virus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The two leads are only described as lifelong friends and struggling actors, with no indication of sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does We Want the Virus portray gender?

Minimal

The synopsis never names the genders of the two friends. Without knowing who drives the plot or how men and women are framed, gender representation cannot be confirmed.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Want the Virus?

Minimal

Race and ethnicity are never described for the leads or any supporting characters. No casting details are available, so racial diversity cannot be assessed.

How does We Want the Virus represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The pandemic-era scam does not critique Western institutions, religion, or class structures. The summary offers no clear cultural stance or commentary beyond the central fraud.

Does We Want the Virus include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities appear in the available plot description. The narrative focus remains tightly on the two friends pursuing the virus to complete their scheme.

Present on Screen

Clear, character-driven comedy premise with immediate stakes.
Focuses on personal consequences of a reckless, morally gray decision.

Limited or Absent

Specify the leads’ genders and backgrounds to ground the story.
Include diverse or underrepresented characters beyond the two friends.

Official Synopsis

After a blacked out night of drinking, two lifelong friends and struggling actors wake up and realize they raised 22 thousand dollars falsely claiming they had the Coronavirus, and now must go to extreme lengths in order to obtain the virus and collect their cash.

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