Drag legend Murray Hill to host 1st-ever drag king competition series

Murray Hill, a renowned drag performer, is set to host the first-ever drag king competition series.

The LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry announced on Monday that the ‘Somebody Somewhere’ actor will be the host of ‘King of Drag,’ described in a press release as “the world’s first drag king competition series,” ‘ABC News’ reports.

“I'm so excited to be working with Revry as the host of 'King of Drag,’” Hill stated. “I started performing in 1995, so it's long overdue for the kings to take center stage. This vibrant community deserves to be in the spotlight, and I'll be their biggest hype man. I can't wait to work with the kings and introduce them to the biggest audience possible, thanks to Revry. That's showbiz.”

The show will showcase drag king performers and aims to "expansively represent drag while promoting inclusion, authentic self-expression, and diverse gender identities including trans masc, cisgender women, non-binary, and more,” according to the press release.

‘King of Drag,’ created by Damian Pelliccione and Christopher J. Rodriguez, is scheduled to debut in spring 2025, featuring six episodes. Casting is currently in progress.

The press release states that the first season “will follow the journey of eight of America's top drag king performers as they compete for the title of 'King of Drag.’”

“Rather than rehash the format of other drag competition shows, the series' producers will showcase drag kings' unique talents including comedy, unconventional performances, and timely commentary on masculinity, which has been part of the drag king subculture for decades,” the press release outlines. “In each episode, we will learn more about the individual king's backstory, what motivates them, and their goals for kinging.”

Hill, a legend from New York City’s drag scene, revealed to ‘Good Morning America’ in June 2023 that he was breaking “the queer, trans, drag king glass ceiling” as host of Hulu’s ‘Drag Me to Dinner.’

He also mentioned to ‘GMA’ that it was time for drag kings like him to “get a little face time” in pop culture.