Ball culture has been an underground phenomenon in the African-American and Latin American LGBTQ+ community for years, influencing popular culture from behind the scenes.
HBO Max’s Legendary brings ballroom to a wider audience, showcasing the glamour and artistry that comes with a ball. With ten houses competing this season, everyone needs to step up their game to win and that’s where costume designer Johnny Wujek comes in.
He is responsible for bringing each house’s vision to life in the most extravagant, but functional, way possible.DEADLINE: Walk me through the process of an episode, what happens between when we see them pitch ideas to you and them performing on stage?JOHNNY WUJEK: Basically, a ball will happen and then they find out
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