He Called Me A Friend is a gripping drama set in Hollywood, following the story of Julian Reed and his husband Caleb Stone. Caleb, a fast-rising Hollywood star, has kept his legal husband Julian — a brilliant undercredited screenwriter — hidden from the public for three years to protect his marketable heartthrob persona. At a red carpet event, when asked who Julian is, Caleb only calls him his "best friend", publicly erasing their marriage and all Julian’s behind-the-scenes contributions to his success. To climb the career ladder, Caleb agrees to a fake public romance with a female singer, allows an ambitious young actor to take credit for Julian’s work, and even strips Julian’s name from scripts he wrote. After years of being dismissed as a friend, roommate, and assistant, Julian finally stops waiting for Caleb to choose him. He files for divorce, compiles evidence of the stolen work and hidden marriage, and sets out to reclaim his name and his work. With the support of a new producer, Julian steps out of the shadows and debuts as a credited creator, earning widespread acclaim entirely on his own merit. As Caleb’s career collapses when the truth comes to light, he begs Julian for forgiveness and tries to restart their relationship — but his late public confession comes too late. Julian turns him down, choosing freedom, self-worth, and his own bright future. He is no longer anyone’s secret, and finally becomes the lead of his own life.
