Calling all drag kings at long, long, long last a drag king reality competition series is in the works. Today LGBTQ+ streaming service Revry announced that the show, King of Drag has been greenlit and will be hosted by none other than comedian, actor, and trailblazer Murray Hill. For the uninitiated Hill is an international drag legend who has starred in Somebody Somewhere, hosted the competition show Drag Me To Dinner, featured on Life & Beth, Welcome to Flatch, JACKPOT, and way too many more to mention. All of which make him perfect to host this landmark queer series. King of Drag will be blazing a new trail by exclusively featuring drag king performers who represent a diverse number of identities including trans masc, cisgender women, non-binary and more. The show will follow the journey of eight of Americas top drag king performers as they compete for the title of King of Drag but aside from the obvious comparison, this show is carving out its fresh identity by avoiding the typical format of other drag competition shows instead focusing instead on comedy, unconventional performances, and timely commentary on masculinity, which has been part of the drag king subculture for decades, according to the press release. In each episode, we will learn more about the individual kings backstory, what motivates them, and their goals for kinging. We absolutely love to see it. Speaking of which, the show is slated to air on Revry this coming spring!Im so excited to be working with Revry as the host of King of Drag, said Hill in the press release. I started performing in 1995, so its long overdue for the kings to take center stage. This vibrant community deserves to be in the spotlight, and Ill be their biggest hype man. I cant wait to work with the kings and introduce them to the biggest audience possible, thanks to Revry. Thats showbiz.While the host is locked, the producers are still on the lookout for the kings who will compete for the title as casting is still ongoing. For kings looking to join the show, auditions for the series first season run through January 5, 2025, and contestants can apply now by completing an application. We could not be more excited to see how this all turns out. For far too long drag kings have been left behind as despite the art of drag blowing up in mainstream popularity. While shows like The Boulet Brothers Dragula have featured kings and RuPauls Drag Race has become ever-so-slightly more inclusive a show dedicated to the art of kinging is long overdue. Needless to say, we will be watching for and reporting further developments with great interest!