We’re Here is coming back to HBO, but this time a new set of queens will be helping people across America be their true selves.
The GLAAD, Peabody and Emmy-award series has been renewed for a fourth season with production starting in late July. The series is created and executive produced by Johnnie Ingram and Stephen Warren and features drag queens traveling across the country to help queer people and allies embrace their authenticity in a celebratory drag show.
While the past three seasons starred Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen and Eureka, the fourth season will star Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka and Sasha Velour. Hall and Velour are winners of the American version of RuPaul’s Drag Race, while Priyanka won the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race.
According to the official description:
Season four of WE’RE HERE will follow three new renowned drag queens, Sasha Velour, Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall, as they continue the goal of the series to spread love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season will focus on two U.S. towns over the course of six episodes, taking an in-depth and more immersive look at the local political systems and participants, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and opposition, and their effect on the LGBTQ+ community.
HBO’s executive VP of late night & specials programming, Nina Rosenstein, said in a statement how the series tackles the increasing fight against anti-LGBTQ legislation and sentiment.
“With the ongoing aggression towards the LGBTQ+ community, and the increased hostility directed at drag performers, it’s more important than ever for another season of We’re Here. Time and time again, the series has shown that love is stronger than hate, and we want to continue to uplift the community by showcasing these rich and important stories. We owe a huge thank you to Bob, Shangela and Eureka for sharing their personal stories and for their incredible contribution over the last three seasons. We’re also excited to welcome our three new queens to the We’re Here family and dive into our new season.”
Ingram and Warren also added, “In this increasingly hostile political climate, we are grateful to HBO for their dedication to telling LGBTQ+ stories that meet the moment and document our history. We are thrilled to expand our drag family and give much needed love to the people on the front lines of hate.”
Velour, Hall and Priyanka also gave a statement about joining the series.
“We have been so inspired by the stories and important work that has been done over the last three seasons of We’re Here,” they said jointly. “We look forward to continuing this journey throughout the country to uplift voices, spread love and showcase new stories through the art of drag. We thank the entire We’re Here team for choosing us to join this life-changing experience.”
Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen and Eureka issued a statement about handing over the reigns to their fellow drag sisters.
“We are extremely grateful for the opportunity we had the past three seasons to travel across the country, share our experiences and connect with all of the courageous individuals who entrusted us with their stories,” they said. “Our journey has inspired hope and sparked important conversations while empowering unique voices and opening new doors. As we move forward with our exciting individual projects, we welcome Sasha Velour, Priyanka and Jaida Essence Hall, and wish them the best on continuing this work during an increasingly difficult time for the LGBTQ+ community.”
