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RuPaul’s Drag Race government manufacturers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey have introduced they’re creating a documentary about overdue Drag Race U.Ok. megastar The Vivienne. “We wish to rejoice The Vivienne’s ordinary lifestyles and paintings so everybody can enjoy her improbable skill, sass and huge middle,” the pair mentioned in a remark bought via Us Weekly. The movie, Pricey Viv, will probably be made via Global of Marvel with the cooperation of The Vivienne’s circle of relatives. It’s going to hint their trail to Drag Race glory throughout the U.Ok. drag scene, and come with tributes from enthusiasts and Drag Race U.Ok. contestants Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli and Danny Beard.
James Lee Williams, who carried out as The Vivienne, died this January on the age of 32. A proper inquest will probably be held in June, however nowadays police say there have been “no suspicious instances” to their demise.
The Vivienne received the primary season of Drag Race U.Ok., gaining accolades for her Seize Recreation influence of Donald Trump. She repped the U.Ok. within the all-winners season of Drag Race All-Stars. “Even if her keep right here on Earth used to be some distance too transient, it’s with super admiration and affection that we proportion her legacy in Pricey Viv,” wrote Barbato and Bailey. Pricey Viv will premiere on WOW Items Plus later this yr.
