Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins discussed what went into the series’ drag show.In the episode “Calypso’s Birthday,” the crew of the Revenge celebrate the titular holiday, which they all acknowledge is completely fictitious and just an excuse to throw a party. Among the highlights is Wee John Feeny (Kristian Nairn) debuting his look as the goddess herself, with a sparkling blue dress and matching eyeliner. In an interview with Mashable, Jenkins said the scene was partially inspired by Nairn’s own history of performing in drag, saying, “You learn more about your actors as you’re making the show, and it’s nice to take some things from their wheelhouses.”Costume designer Gypsy Taylor — “a huge fan of drag” according to Jenkins — based Wee John’s look on iconic drag queen Divine, particularly from the 1972 black comedy Pink Flamingos. “Kristian had a lot of input into [the costume] as well,” Jenkins explained. “And I think Gypsy’s feeling was to make him feel as beautiful as possible, and their excitement for it resulted in what you see.”RELATED: Our Flag Means Death Recap: Season 2, Episodes 1-7
Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins discussed what went into the series’ drag show.
In the episode “Calypso’s Birthday,” the crew of the Revenge celebrate the titular holiday, which they all acknowledge is completely fictitious and just an excuse to throw a party. Among the highlights is Wee John Feeny (Kristian Nairn) debuting his look as the goddess herself, with a sparkling blue dress and matching eyeliner. In an interview with Mashable, Jenkins said the scene was partially inspired by Nairn’s own history of performing in drag, saying, “You learn more about your actors as you’re making the show, and it’s nice to take some things from their wheelhouses.”
Costume designer Gypsy Taylor — “a huge fan of drag” according to Jenkins — based Wee John’s look on iconic drag queen Divine, particularly from the 1972 black comedy Pink Flamingos. “Kristian had a lot of input into [the costume] as well,” Jenkins explained. “And I think Gypsy’s feeling was to make him feel as beautiful as possible, and their excitement for it resulted in what you see.”
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