Kiersey Clemons Cast Opposite Barbie Ferreira & Michael Shannon in Drag Comedy ' The Young King' Theyoungking HEAD TOPICS
Kiersey Clemons Cast Opposite Barbie Ferreira & Michael Shannon in Drag Comedy ' The Young King'
10/21/2022 8:32:00 PM The film marks Larin Sullivan' s feature directorial debut
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Michael Shannon, Kiersey Clemons, and Barbie Ferreira are set to star in TheYoungKing, a new drag comedy set in the drag king scene of ’90s Las Vegas. The film marks Larin Sullivan's feature directorial debut. Set amidst the Las Vegas drag king scene of the 1990s, the film follows an aspiring drag king named Jules (Clemons) who comes to Sin City with the hopes of rekindling her relationship with her estranged father Mick (Shannon). She's also set to break out onto the drag scene at the biggest drag revue in the country. Her father isn't particularly thrilled to see her again, however. Both a legendary gambler and part-time birthday party clown for children, Mick doesn't take kindly to Jules' more masculine ambitions, nor the fact that she's pining after the dancer he frequents, Ronnie (Ferreira). Despite their extreme differences, their worlds are forced together amidst one wild weekend in Vegas. Read more:
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Pleasee follow me make my bday 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals), Kiersey Clemons (Justice League), and Barbie Ferreira (Nope) will be taking on the world of drag., and had a turn as a nutty Dracula-like count on The Monkees On the summer 1973 ABC sitcom Love Thy Neighbor , based on a hit British TV show, Masak and Joyce Bulifant portrayed a husband and wife who discover they’re not as open-minded as they thought when a Black couple (Harrison Page, Janet MacLachlan) move in next door.Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”), and Chase Sui Wonders (“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies”) have been cast as guest stars in the new series.'RuPaul's Drag Race U. The trio is set to star in the comedy The Young King, the debut feature film of director Larin Sullivan (Anatomy: Soul), and one of the few films to explore the world of drag kings. Made with support from GLAAD, Sundance Institute, IFP’s Project Forum, Tribeca Film Institute, and Inside Out Toronto, the film hopes to explore a vastly underappreciated side of the drag world. Set amidst the Las Vegas drag king scene of the 1990s, the film follows an aspiring drag king named Jules (Clemons) who comes to Sin City with the hopes of rekindling her relationship with her estranged father Mick (Shannon). The actor, who recently made his feature directorial debut with his latest film “Somewhere in Queens,” also starred in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” alongside Pesci. She's also set to break out onto the drag scene at the biggest drag revue in the country. Her father isn't particularly thrilled to see her again, however.” One hundred percent of the proceeds support GLAAD’s work with LGBTQ youth. Both a legendary gambler and part-time birthday party clown for children, Mick doesn't take kindly to Jules' more masculine ambitions, nor the fact that she's pining after the dancer he frequents, Ronnie (Ferreira).” Written, starring and executive produced by Davidson, the semi-autobiographical comedy loosely based on the comedian’s life was and is currently in production. Despite their extreme differences, their worlds are forced together amidst one wild weekend in Vegas. COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Alongside Larin, the film has brought in a musical heavyweight in the form of Golden Globe and Grammy nominee Justin Tranter (A Star is Born). Their fingerprints are all over the music industry as they've written songs for numerous massive artists including Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga among many more, but they're also a board member for GLAAD known for their activism. Davidson serves as co-writer and executive producer on “Bupkis” in addition to starring. They'll provide some original music for the film as well as serve as an executive music producer.A. RELATED: Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon are Mr. and Mrs. Jason Orley will serve as director and co-executive produce. Country Music in 'George & Tammy' Images Shannon comes into The Young King fresh off of turns in the blockbuster films Amsterdam and Bullet Train along with a voice role in Little Demon with Danny DeVito and his daughter Lucy DeVito. He brings a pair of Academy Award-nominated performances to the table with Revolutionary Road and Nocturnal Animals along with a slew of other prominent roles. Clemons, meanwhile, recently made her way to the Toronto International Film Festival for Susie Searches, though her best-known roles include Zack Snyder's Justice League, Dope, and the critical horror darling Sweetheart. Ferreira rounds out the group in the midst of a breakout, becoming a star through Euphoria and later earning plaudits on the big screen through Jordan Peele's Nope. Mister Smith Entertainment CEO David Garrett praised both the cast and Larin for coming together on this unique project, saying in a statement: "We are delighted to present Larin’s fresh twist on a classic Vegas story by shining a light on the drag king scene, which has rarely, if ever, been explored on the big screen. Led by our stellar cast, this is an incredibly emotional father-daughter story that will resonate with buyers and audiences." Production on The Young King is expected to begin early next year. In the meantime, check out an interview Collider conducted with Clemons and Alex Wolff for Susie Searches at TIFF down below. .