The next big career move for young Hollywood? Reading audio smut

Though Gen Z has developed a reputation for being so disinterested in sex that they don’t even want to see it on TV , the popularity of series like Heated Rivalry and The Summer I Turned Pretty has made it very clear that more than a few young people do, in fact, like their entertainment a little steamy . However prudish you might think today’s twentysomethings are, they’ve helped turn these sexually charged shows into breakout hits by participating in rabid fandoms . And women-focused audio erotica platform Quinn is trying to channel some of that intense fan energy into success for itself. Founded back in 2019 by Caroline Spiegel (sister to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel ), Quinn offers its subscribers access to a vast library of aural porn that invites listeners to imagine themselves in all sorts of hot and heavy situations. Most of the platform’s stories — which cover a variety of genres and a wide range of sexual kinks — are written and produced by independent content creators who record the audio with their own voices. But for the past few years, the service has been partnering with celebrities like Jesse Williams , Andrew Scott , and Manny Jacinto for projects that are clearly designed to capitalize on established fame. Earlier this year, Quinn pounced on the opportunity to cast Heated Rivalry ’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as star-crossed fae princes from feuding kingdoms who (spoiler) have been knocking boots in secret. …