The Hollywood Reporter reports that the RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar just inked a deal with Sony Television to launch his own production company, RuCo, with the aim of producing several new, scripted television series.“Not only I am thrilled and honored to join the Sony Pictures Television family, but I’m also extremely grateful for the opportunity to tell unique stories that push the conversation forward,” RuPaul said in a statement following the signing.The new deal will see RuPaul oversee development on a variety of comedies, dramas and even animated series–all of which will be queer-themed.
RuPaul has not yet announced if he plans to star in any of the new series, and his involvement as producer is said to not impact his ongoing work.