Everything we know about the upcoming Drag Race movie
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Rumor has it that the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe is getting its first feature film.
Set for theatrical release in 2026, the movie is described as an action-comedy and will be directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Rock of Ages).
The official synopsis says the film “follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express.
“When a catastrophic “Stormganza” threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first-class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.”
“Drag queens in charge of America's first-ever hyperspeed, transcontinental, non-denominational bullet train. What could possibly go wrong?” said World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
“What the world needs now is a disaster movie so twisted it will blow your mind. We are delighted to welcome Bleecker Street and everyone aboard the most bonkers train in cinematic herstory.”
Shankman also expressed his pure excitement about the upcoming picture.
“I’ve been friends with RuPaul for 30 years and in that time I’ve watched him and the folks at World of Wonder help change culture writ large with Drag Race,” he said.
“When they asked me to come aboard this hilarious and truly unhinged project, in a time so desperate for escapist entertainment and laughter, I couldn’t resist.”
The flick is a first for the drag franchise and will kick off the first in what we suspect is an expansion to the Drag Race cinematic universe.
In a statement, RuPaul said that President Judy Gagwell was the role he was “born to play.” He joked, “Finally, a role I can sink my dentures into.”
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