RuPaul is starring in the first feature film set in the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe.
Bleeker Street and World of Wonder have partnered to acquire the North American rights to a new, untitled action-comedy. The film will be directed by Adam Shankman and, of course, starring RuPaul.
The film will keep the campy spirit of the franchise as it tells the story of two stewardesses who have to save Los Angeles.
What we know about the plot of the film
According to the official description:
The first-ever theatrical feature film project from the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” universe, it will follow 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.
Written by Connor Wright & Christina Friel, the film will start principal photography this fall in Los Angeles. World of Wonder –including Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul–will produce with Shankman.
What RuPaul says about the movie
In a statement, RuPaul, who plays President Judy Gagwell, called the role “the part I was born to play.” She added, “Finally, a role I can sink my dentures into.”
Shankman said how his friendship with RuPaul led to the creation of this film.
“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.”
“Drag queens in charge of America’s first-ever hyperspeed, transcontinental, non-denominational bullet train. What could possibly go wrong?” added 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.”
Bleeker Street CEO Kent Sanderson also spoke highly of the upcoming movie, saying, “We are so excited to be boarding this Train. The world that World of Wonder has been building for years is so incredible, and Adam Shankman is a comedy legend; we are so honored to be bringing this first, and wonderfully nuts, big screen experience to audiences nationwide.”
