RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series four casting is now open

And BBC Three brings Canada’s Drag Race series two to BBC iPlayer in December

Following the success of the first Canadian series, BBC Three has acquired series two of Canada’s Drag Race (10x60’) from World of Wonder, bringing it back to BBC iPlayer in December 2021

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The second series will drop as a ten-part boxset on BBC iPlayer, alongside a special anniversary episode with Canada’s First Drag Superstar, Priyanka, looking back at all the highlights of series one.

Series two will see 12 Canadian drag artists competing for the title of Canada’s Next Drag Superstar. Each episode will test their talents and challenge them to master singing, dancing, acting, impersonation, costume making and improvisation.

Judging the series are a panel of entertainment industry experts, including Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, Amanda Brugel and Traci Melchor, alongside a weekly celebrity guest.

The queens are: Adriana, Beth, Eve 6000, Gia Metric, Icesis Couture, Kendall Gender, Kimora Amour, Océane Aqua-Black, Pythia, Stephanie Prince, Suki Doll and Synthia Kiss.

And as series three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK continues to enthral viewers on BBC iPlayer every Thursday, we have extra special news for any aspiring drag queens… Mama Ru herself has declared casting for series four is now open.

Anyone who thinks they have what it takes to become the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar should sashay to www.rupaulsdragraceuk.com/casting to register interest before 10 November 2021.

About

Canada’s Drag Race

In association with Crave, Canada’s Drag Race (10x60’) is produced by Blue Ant Studios. Executive Producers for World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, and Tom Campbell. RuPaul serves as Executive Producer. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Michael Kot, Laura Michalchyshyn, Betty Orr, and Pam McNair. Showrunner is Trevor Boris. For Bell Media, Production Executive is Danielle Pearson; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming; and Karine Moses is Senior Vice President, Content Development & News.

It was acquired by Fiona Campbell, Controller for BBC Three and Kate Phillips, Controller for BBC Entertainment. Ruby Kuraishe and Dwayne Eaton are the Commissioning Editors for the BBC.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

BBC Three exclusively brings the global phenomenon RuPaul’s Drag Race UK to British screens for the fourth time. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series three is currently airing on BBC iPlayer, with new episodes at 7pm every Thursday. Pictures from the show and generic RuPaul’s Drag Race UK images are available from www.bbcpictures.co.uk

Drag Race UK is commissioned by Fiona Campbell, Controller BBC Three and Kate Phillips, Director of Entertainment Commissioning. The BBC Commissioning Editor is Ruby Kuraishe, and the Executive Producers for World of Wonder are RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Sally Miles and Bruce McCoy.

World of Wonder

For nearly three decades, award-winning media company World of Wonder has introduced audiences to new worlds, talent and ideas that have shaped culture. A pioneer in both scripted and documentary formats across television, film and digital platforms, WOW’s prolific portfolio includes the global phenomenon, Emmy-award winning RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE franchise (VH1/Logo/WOW Presents Plus), MILLION DOLLAR LISTING LA & NY (Bravo), and BIG FREEDIA: QUEEN OF BOUNCE (Fuse). WOW’s rich documentary filmmaking pedigree includes premiering seven projects at Sundance Film festival and numerous productions for networks including HBO, E!, BBC, and theatrical release through WOW Docs.

Notable film projects include MAPPLETHORPE: LOOK AT THE PICTURES, PARTY MONSTER, and THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE. World of Wonder has also created a substantial digital footprint with its owned-and-operated streaming service WOW Presents Plus and YouTube channel WOWPresents. The extended World of Wonder-verse includes music label World of Wonder Records, WOW Podcast Network, and the world’s largest drag culture convention RuPaul’s DragCon. Co-founders Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey have been named to Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report, honored with the IDA Pioneer Award, named to Realscreen’s Global 100 list, and selected for the OUT100 list for their trailblazing work. World of Wonder creates out of a historic building/gallery space in the heart of Hollywood.

Source BBC Three

October 28, 2021 4:05am ET by BBC Three  

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