Pose has garnered critical acclaim since its 2018 debut, and it counts one of the world’s biggest entertainers as a megafan.
John praised the FX series for shining a light on the 1980s New York ballroom scene and the HIV epidemic, and representing trans characters on television.
No one should be left behind, no sex worker, no prisoner, to trans person, no intravenous drug user, no gay people.
“This is a series where you laugh and you cry and you get angry and you see people’s journey and how they fight,” John added.
“We pulled into my driveway and he looked at me and he goes, ‘You have a good voice,’ and it was the first time he had ever said anything kind to me.
The video features Mother Blanca Evangelista hitting the ballroom floor for one final performance, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Rodriguez and Porter rehearsing the showstopping dance.
The cast and creators also reflect on the drama’s legacy, including its groundbreaking casting.