King of Drag is coming back for a second season, and producers are now accepting applications. Revry confirmed casting is open through 13 March, offering drag kings and performers who center masculinity and gender play a renewed chance to bring their acts to a wider audience.
Why the renewal matters
Revry launched King of Drag after the first season drew significant attention—about 32 million views and two nominations at the 2026 Queerty Awards. That response, producers say, exposed a real appetite for formats that spotlight drag kings, a community that has often been sidelined in mainstream drag coverage. Season one’s mix of staged performances, judged critique and documentary-style storytelling helped translate live artistry into compelling TV moments and boosted several contestants’ profiles beyond the show.
What producers are looking for
The casting call seeks performers with distinctive stagecraft and strong narrative instincts—artists whose work hasn’t been fully represented on reality TV. Submissions are encouraged from a wide range of genders, ethnicities and artistic traditions. Revry’s leadership frames the renewal as a direct response to community demand: Christopher J. Rodriguez, co‑founder and chief creative officer, has said season one proved viewers wanted programming that honours drag kings’ particular aesthetics and histories.
How to apply
Submit materials via Revry’s casting portal at revry.tv by 13 March. Required items include:
– Completed application form
– Short biography
– Links to public social profiles, press or festival credits
– Showreel or audition tape
Audition tape tips
Producers want clarity of concept, solid technical quality and a clear storytelling throughline. Practical guidelines:
– Performance sample: one continuous take, no longer than three minutes
– On-camera intro: up to one minute explaining your artistic background and the cultural context of your act
– Technical basics: stable framing, clear audio and neutral lighting
– Hook fast: open with something that establishes character and stakes within the first 10 seconds
What the show evaluates
Casting decisions will hinge on performance ability, originality, stage presence and the strength of each performer’s story. Producers also consider potential audience resonance—past engagement and shareability can inform choices, though they aren’t the only factors. When preparing your submission, think both artistically and strategically: producers monitor view completion rate, share rate, social engagement and press pickups as indicators of how well a performer might connect with viewers.
A season-one example
A standout from season one paired intimate off-stage testimony with a bold in-performance sequence. The combination increased episode viewership and triggered social sharing spikes after a particularly resonant moment in episode three. That case highlights how a tightly told personal narrative can amplify both emotional impact and measurable reach.
What season two will bring
Revry plans to expand the contestant pool, add celebrity guest judges and introduce fresh creative challenges designed to push performers into new directions. The producers say they will track retention, clip shareability and audience sentiment to shape on-air emphasis and post-show support for finalists. Damian Pelliccione, Revry’s co‑founder and CEO, described the next season as a purpose-built follow-up intended to elevate a new cohort of performers to an international audience.
Opportunities beyond the show
Season one’s commercial partners and industry collaborators helped the series reach millions and created tangible opportunities for contestants. The first-season winner, King Molasses, later appeared on the 2026 Out100—an example producers cite to show how television exposure can translate into broader recognition and career momentum.
Practical final notes
If you perform as a drag king or incorporate drag-king aesthetics into your work, consider applying. Package your submission to show both artistic range and any measurable audience traction you’ve generated. Visit revry.tv and upload materials before the 13 March deadline. Revry will announce further casting updates, broadcast windows and sponsor lineups as production progresses.