GAYLETTER

Merrie Cherry is the bomb. Every single time I see her perform or interact with her socially she never disappoints, she always looks fresh, is super energetic and sharp as a tack. As we are Facebook friends I follow most of Merrie’s activities on the scene and just happened upon one of her posts about a very exciting new web series she is part of that premiered this past weekend on Youtube. It’s called “Queens of Kings” it follows some fierce drag queens through the course of their day; out of drag, then as they transition into full-on hair and make-up, and then out at night to see what they get up or into.

Each episode is only five minutes long, so whatever the queens are going to do they better do it on point and quickly. The trailer I saw immediately pulled me, or rather it dragged me in, and I can’t wait to see the first show AND attend the premiere party if there is one. We managed to ask Merrie a few questions about the show and how it all came about.

Is it just a camerman and a soundman? The crew is small. Director Nicolas Heller and Producer Evan Zampella are the masterminds behind this.

 
Are there any producers “building” storylines? It is all legit. I told them from the beginning that I didn’t want to be apart of that fake world of “reality” television. No redo, if you got it, great. If you didn’t, lets move on.

 
Will the same queens be followed throughout the series? I am not sure what the end product will be, but all the queens that are a part of this project are cast members. It will be a surprise to me at the premier whether or not we get our own episodes or if they cut us up like in ‘Undress’ on MTV.

 
Who is casting the queens that ultimately get shot? Timothy David Slaght who is a scene kid in Brooklyn was the main connector, but the producers already had an idea of people they wanted. I always say when in doubt go to the skinny bois and they will usually have the tea on everyone.

 
So can curse and misbehave, show nudity because its a web series? I am afraid and excited to see what they keep in. I don’t hold back and they didn’t want me to, so I let it all hang out.

Does that gives you ultimate freedom of expression to behave exactly as you are? Insert ‘I am what I am,’ by Gloria Gaynor

Here’s the trailer: 

Click here to watch the web series.