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7 days ago
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Watch: World's first drag king competition series unveils cast in fierce new teaser
The world's first drag king competition series, King of Drag, has unveiled the cast taking part in the inaugural season. In a brand new teaser shared on Thursday, May 29, viewers are introduced to the 10 contestants who will be battling it out for the coveted crown. 'Bring in the kings!' host Murray Hill announces at the start of the clip. From there, we meet Perka Sexx, who knows how to be 'wildly inappropriate'; Dick Von Dyke, who is 'desperately looking to stand out'; Charles Galin King who is just happy to be seen; Tuna Melt, who is 'going to give it to you raw'; the king himself King Molasses; the oldest person in the competition Big D; Henlo Bulfrog, who 'desperately' wants this; Alexander The Great, who finds 'ultimate freedom' in drag; the energetic Pressure K; and Buck Wylde, who wants 'every bit of it'. Joining the cast of drag acts will be a star-studded panel of judges, also known as the King's Court. Among the names are Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Tenderon, Sasha Velour, Paul Feig, Gottmik and many more. The show is set to be a celebration of masculinity in all its forms, serving bold, brilliant and unapologetic talent like never before. Get ready for swagger to meet sequins as the 10 kings take centre stage for this groundbreaking competition. According to Christopher J. Rodriguez, Co-Founder of Revry, King of Drag is one of the streaming platform's most ambitious programmes to date. He promised that the show will follow a new and exciting format, explaining, 'In each episode, we will learn more about the individual king's backstory, what motivates them, and their goals.' Rodriguez added: 'We're going to give the drag competition format a run for its money and give audiences something fresh and original.' In a press release, Revry also stated that the show will incorporate challenges that emphasise comedy, unconventional performances and 'timely commentary on masculinity, which has been part of the drag king subculture for decades.' Don't miss King of Drag, streaming June 22, only on Revry. The post Watch: World's first drag king competition series unveils cast in fierce new teaser appeared first on GCN.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cole Escola, Lisa Rinna, Paul Feig and More Revealed as ‘King of Drag' Guest Judges in First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Newly-minted Tony nominee Cole Escola, Lisa Rinna and 'Another Simple Favor' director Paul Feig are among the guest judges for 'King of Drag.' The bold-faced names were revealed in the show's first trailer, released exclusively to Variety Thursday morning (watch above). More from Variety 'King of Drag,' premiering June 22 on LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry and presented by e.l.f. cosmetics, is the first-ever drag king reality competition show. Hosted by 'Somebody Somewhere' star Murray Hill, the series follows eight drag kings as the compete for the title King of Drag. The line-up of guest judges also includes Bridget Everett, Layshia Clarendon, Jeff Hiller, Landon Cider, Vico Ortiz, Liv Hewson, Mo B. Dick, Brian Michael Smith, Carmen Carrera, Jackie Beat, Aubrey Shea, Kathleen Hanna, Cameron Esposito and Kylie Sonique Love. ''King of Drag' is one of the most ambitious original programs we've ever developed,' Revry co-founder and chief content officer Christopher J. Rodriguez said Thursday. 'We're going to give the drag competition format a run for its money and give audiences something fresh and original.' The regular judging panel consists of Sasha Velour, Gottmik and Revry co-founder and CEO Damian Pelliccione. 'The groundbreaking new series, exclusively featuring drag king performers, will expansively represent drag while promoting inclusion, authentic self-expression, and diverse gender identities including trans masc, cisgender women, non-binary and more,' reads a press release about the show. Hill previously told Variety, 'I'm so excited to be working with Revry as the host of 'King of Drag.' I started performing in 1995, so it's long overdue for the kings to take center stage. This vibrant community deserves to be in the spotlight, and I'll be their biggest hype man. I can't wait to work with the kings and introduce them to the biggest audience possible, thanks to Revry. That's showbiz.' Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
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The 'King of Drag' teaser trailer is here — and we are royally impressed
While fans of drag have celebrated the popularity of the art form, they have also long lamented the lack of drag king representation on TV. This week, Drag Race season 17 star Lana Lana Ja'Rae tweeted, 'I really want to see a king on drag race.' The Boulet Brothers have not only featured kings on Dragula, but have given us a king winner in Landon Cider (but we'll get back to him shortly) and runner-up in Throb Zombie. But here's the thing: kings deserve their own space and spotlight! They deserve the opportunity to highlight how king drag has its own identity and is a unique art form in its own right. That's where King of Drag comes in. And baby, it looks to be worth the wait. The Revry original series is set to premiere on the streaming service June 22. Today, we got our first teaser trailer, which introduces the incredible panel of judges and all-star guest judges. Taking on the role of the host is the iconic Murray Hill and joining him as regular judges are drag king extraordinaires Tenderoni and Wang Newton, Drag Race icons Sasha Velour and Gottmik, as well as Revry co-founder Damian Pelliccione. And that esteemed panel of judges will be welcoming an A-list cast of celebrity guest judges including Cole Escola, Landon Cider, Vico Ortiz, Liv Hewson, Kathleen Hanna, Cameron Esposito, Paul Feig, Lisa Rinna, Bridget Everett, and more. This deep bench of who's whos will be assisting in deciding which of the kings will rise to the top and take the title of King of Drag — long may they reign. - YouTube
