Pose

Pose is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Steven Canals, televised on FX. The series premiered on June 3, 2018.

Synopsis

Pose is set in the world of the late-1980s to early-1990s and "looks at the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the rise of the luxury universe, the downtown social and literary scene and the ball culture world."

Season One

Upon learning of a diagnosis, Blanca Rodriguez moves forward in establishing a house of her own and making a mark, much to her house mother Elektra Abundance's displeasure. Kicked from his home for his sexuality, Damon Richards moves to New York City to begin his dream career of dancing, meeting a new guy on the journey. Leaving House Abundance into House Evangelista, Angel finds herself romantically invested in rich family-man Stan Bowes.

Season Two

To be added

Cast

For the full list of credits, see here.

Main Cast

Evan Peters as Stan Bowes (Season 1)
Kate Mara as Patty Bowes (Season 1)
James Van Der Beek as Matt Bromley (Season 1)
MJ Rodriguez as Blanca Rodriguez/Blanca Evangelista (Season 1)
Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance (Season 1)
Billy Porter as Pray Tell (Seaosn 1)
Indya Moore as Angel Evangelista (Season 1)
Ryan Jamaal Swain as Damon Richards (Season 1)
Charlayne Woodard as Helena St. Rogers (Season 1)
Dyllon Burnside as Ricky (Season 1)
Hailie Sahar as Lulu Abundance (Season 1)
Angelica Ross as Candy Abundance (Season 1)
Angel Bismark Curiel as Lil Papi Evangelista (Season 1)
Sandra Bernhard as Nurse Judy (Season 2, minor Season 1)

Recurring Cast

Guest Cast

Clark Jackson as Damon's Father
Roslyn Ruff as Damon's Mother
Deidre Goodwin as Wanda Green
Matt McGrath as Boy Lounge Manager
Christine Ebersole as Bobbi
Flor De Liz Perez as Carmen
Trace Lysette as Clothing Store Saleswoman
Our Lady J as Sherilyn
Leiomy Maldonado as Florida
Blake Morris as Keenan

Production

Development

It was announced on March 16, 2017, that FX had given the production a pilot order. The pilot was written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Steven Canals, all of whom produced alongside Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, and Sherry Marsh; Production companies involved included FX Productions and Fox21 Television Studios. Leiomy Maldonado and Danielle Polanco choreographed the series' ball scenes. Later, it was announced that Janet Mock and Our Lady J had joined the show's writing staff and set to produce the series as well.

It was announced that FX had granted the production a series for a first season consisting of eight episodes. Ahead of its premiere on May 9, 2018, Murphy announced all profits from the series to non-profit charitable organizations that aided LGBTQ+ people.^[1]^[2]^[3] On July 12, 2018, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.^[4]

Casting

Murphy and his team started casting for the show in March 2017. The production, following six months of a nationwide casting search, announced they had assembled the largest transgender cast ever for a scripted series, which included main cast actresses M.J. Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Hailie Sahar, and Angelica Ross; cisgender actors concurrently announced were Ryan Jamaal Swain, Billy Porter, and Dyllon Burnside. A day later, FX announced Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Beek, and Tatiana Maslany were joining the series and set to portray their respective characters.

Alongside the series order announcement, it was reported that Maslany had exited the series following redevelopment of her part into that of a 50-year old African-American woman. The character had been portrayed by Charlayne Woodard. On September 19, 2018, Sandra Bernhard was promoted to series regular in Season Two, reprising her role as Nurse Judy.^[5]

Filming

Production for the series' pilot began in New York City in October 2017. The following first season episodes were expected to begin production in February 2018. Murphy directed the series' first two episodes and Mock directed the sixth, marking her as the first transgender woman of color to write and direct an episode of television.^[6]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
2018	Gotham Independent Film Awards	Breakthrough Series -- Long Form	Pose	Nominated	^[7]
2018	American Film Institute Awards	Top 10 TV Programs of the Year	Pose	Won	^[8]
2019	Golden Globe Awards	Best Television Series -- Drama	Pose	Nominated	^[9]
	Golden Globe Awards	Best Actor -- Television Series Drama	Billy Porter	Nominated	^[9]
	Dorian Awards	TV Drama of the Year	Pose	Won	^[10]^[11]
		TV Performance of the Year -- Actor	Billy Porter	Won
		LGBTQ TV Show of the Year	Pose	Won
		TV Musical Performance of the Year	Billy Porter, MJ Rodriguez, & Our Lady J (performing "Home")	Won
	Critics' Choice Television Awards	Best Drama Series	Pose	Nominated	^[12]
	Critics' Choice Television Awards	Best Actor in a Drama Series	Billy Porter	Nominated	^[12]
	Writers Guild of America Awards	Television: New Series	Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Todd Kubrak, Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy, & Our Lady J	Pending	^[13]
	GLAAD Media Award	Outstanding Drama Series	Pose	Pending	^[14]