We're Here Season 3 Release Date, Cast, And More Information
Over the years, "RuPaul's Drag Race" has become one of the world's most beloved shows on television thanks to its drama and inclusivity. The show has introduced viewers to many drag queens and inspired them to do big things, like alumni Shangela, Eureka O'Hara, and Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen. The three personalities teamed up for an HBO live docuseries called "We're Here" in 2020 to much success, per Warner Media. The series follows the trio as they travel across the U.S. spreading love and positivity about all things drag.
While the aim of the show is to spread messages of inclusivity and unity, the show often finds its trio face-to-face with some of the country's most close-minded people, who aren't familiar or educated on the LGBTQ+ community and its significance. Still, Shangela, Eureka O'Hara, and Bob the Drag Queen do their best to give everyone a chance to get to know them, which is why the show has become such a fan-favorite with two seasons already in the books. So, what can we expect from Season 3?
When will We're Here Season 3 be released?
When "We're Here" debuted in April 2020, fans were quick to tune in, and the demand for more Shangela, Eureka O'Hara, and Bob the Drag Queen was high. Per IMDb, Season 1 went by in a flash with six episodes, whereas Season 2 was two episodes longer, culminating with the trio's show in Colorado, which aired in November 2021. Fans didn't have to wait long for a renewal because HBO confirmed Season 3 in mid-December, according to Deadline.
The decision to renew "We're Here" was a no-brainer, according to Nina Rosenstein, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, who said "the series has had an incredibly inspiring ripple effect" on small towns the trio visited over the course of two seasons. She added, "We're looking forward to another season where we can continue to inspire and showcase some fierce drag!"
The show's official Instagram account also celebrated the renewal, writing, "Our work ain't done yet, honey! We're Here just got renewed for Season three!" A release date for the show hasn't been announced yet, but considering the past season was delayed from a spring release to a fall release due to production delays with COVID, it is likely that Season 3 will premiere in late 2022.
Who is in the cast of We're Here Season 3?
What would "We're Here" be without the lovable drag queens? Besides confirming the renewal, Deadline also confirmed that Shangela, Eureka O'Hara, and Bob the Drag Queen are all returning for Season 3. Clearly, the queens make the show, but more than that — they enjoy what the show means for viewers, especially during these challenging COVID times.
As Shangela explained, in a joint interview with Rolling Stone, "I'm so thankful that we have 'We're Here' to be able to share with people at a time where we need a reminder about the importance of humanity and compassion and about treating others how we would want to be treated."
Bob the Drag Queen agreed, pointing the need to educate people on why it's important to amplify unseen and unheard voices in times of uncertainty, saying, "The show isn't about changing perceptions, but [rather] about amplifying queer voices in times where people don't acknowledge things." Shangela echoed that sentiment, adding, "People are more connected than they think. We all have very similar experiences no matter where we're from or where we live."
What else can we expect from We're Here Season 3?
Part of the appeal of "We're Here" is seeing Shangela, Eureka O'Hara, and Bob the Drag Queen entertaining audiences with their fabulousness through performing shows and inviting audiences to participate. While Season 1 focused on teaching their own "drag daughters" to express themselves, per HBO, Season 2 recruited residents to participate in drag shows. It is likely that Season 3 will be even more intimate and entertaining with plenty of small towns for the queens to visit.
Of course, it is also expected that the queens will go viral for the things they do at their shows. Case in point: Bob the Drag Queen broke the internet with his living wig on the Selma episode, but he's also just as proud of the fact that people are paying attention and giving drag queens wider recognition.
As he explained to Vulture, "I'm very proud of the work we've been able to do on this show, and the stories we were able to tell ... It really is just a truly moving piece of work. This is one of those things where they say representation matters for a reason, because it really does." Here's hoping fans will continue to support these queens beyond Season 3, so we can be entertained and educated by them for years to come.