World of Wonder Sets ‘Dear Viv’ Documentary on Late Drag Queen The Vivienne

The producers behind “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are ready to pay tribute to late U.K. Series 1 winner The Vivienne two months after her tragic death at age 32.
World of Wonder has entered production on a documentary entitled “Dear Viv,” which will celebrate the life and legacy of performer James Lee Williams with the blessing of his family and friends.
“We want to celebrate The Vivienne’s extraordinary life and work so everyone can experience her incredible talent, sass and enormous heart,” WoW co-founders and executive producers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey said in a Wednesday statement. “Although her stay here on Earth was far too brief, it is with tremendous admiration and affection that we share her legacy in ‘Dear Viv.’”
The doc will feature archival footage, personal messages from fans, and interviews with loved ones and fellow “Drag Race” icons Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli and Danny Beard.
“It is...
World of Wonder has entered production on a documentary entitled “Dear Viv,” which will celebrate the life and legacy of performer James Lee Williams with the blessing of his family and friends.
“We want to celebrate The Vivienne’s extraordinary life and work so everyone can experience her incredible talent, sass and enormous heart,” WoW co-founders and executive producers Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey said in a Wednesday statement. “Although her stay here on Earth was far too brief, it is with tremendous admiration and affection that we share her legacy in ‘Dear Viv.’”
The doc will feature archival footage, personal messages from fans, and interviews with loved ones and fellow “Drag Race” icons Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli and Danny Beard.
“It is...
- 3/5/2025
- by JD Knapp
- The Wrap
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