'AJ and the Queen': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about RuPaul's comedy series on Netflix

Robert Lee, also known as Ruby Red, is a career drag queen who dreams of opening her own drag club. Along the way Ruby meets AJ, a scrappy orphan with confidence and cockiness to spare, and the two come together for a road trip show you'll remember forever
RuPaul (Source : IMDb)
RuPaul (Source : IMDb)

RuPaul is coming to Netflix with his brand new Drag web series on Netflix early next year. You may wonder what a kid is doing in a show like this one, but be assured that it is going to be edgy as it will explore some dark themes.

Here's everything you need to know about this show ahead of its release:

Release date

The show is all set to premiere on January 10, 2020. 

Plot

Robert Lee, also known as Ruby Red, is a career drag queen who hopes and dreams of opening her own drag club. After being a victim of fraud by a charismatic con artist and his eye-patched partner in crime, Ruby is forced to pick up the pieces of what's left and hit the road to start over to get her money back. 

Along the way Ruby meets AJ, a scrappy orphan with confidence and cockiness to spare, and the two come together for a road trip show you'll remember forever. 

Cast

RuPaul

RuPaul plays Ruby Red (Getty Images)

RuPaul is an American artist who rose to fame with his flamboyant acts on stage in Manhattan Clubs. He is a producer and actor who is known for his work on shows and films like 'RuPaul's Drag Race', 'But I'm a Cheerleader', 'To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything', 'Julie Newmar', and 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'. He went on to win six Primetime Emmy awards for his contribution to the entertainment industry. 

Izzy G

Izzy G plays AJ (IMDB)

Izzy G is an actress and executive known for her work in 'The Highwaymen', 'Wings', and 'After'. She will be seen playing AJ in this Netflix show. 

Josh Segarra

Josh Segarra plays Damian Sanchez (Getty Images)

Josh is an American actor known for his work on TV shows and films like 'Trainwreck', 'Arrow', 'Overboard', and 'Orange Is the New Black'. We will see Josh in 'AJ and Queen' as Hector/ Damian Sanchez. 

Tia Carrere

Tia Carrere plays Lady Danger (Getty Images)

Tia is an actress from Hawaii and she is known for her work on films like 'Wayne's World', 'True Lies', 'Lilo Stitch', 'and 'Relic Hunter'. She will be playing Lady Danger in this upcoming Netflix TV series.

Creators

Michael Patrick King and RuPaul

Michael is an American producer and director known for 'Sex and the City 2', 'Sex and the City' (1999-2004), 'Sex and the City (2008)' and 'The Comeback'. He is the co-director of this Netflix show along with RuPaul. 

Trailer

There's no trailer available, but here's a preview:



 

Where to watch

The show will be dropping on Netflix on January 10, 2020. 

If you like this, you will love these:

'Raising Dion'

'Another Life'

'RuPaul's Drag Race UK'

'Living With Yourself'

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