My Roman Empire

Oh Mary! (Broadway) and Adults (FX) actor Julian Manjerico shares his devotion to The Grinch, unpacking how the film shaped his queer creative identity. This Christmas Eve episode is a warm, funny and heartfelt tribute to the power of festive storytelling. Julian also talks about performing with Jane Krakowski on Broadway, why Matt Damon is the nicest celebrity to be a waiter for, and how lying can get you a role opposite Tom Hanks.

Drag Race UK favourite and Celebrity Mastermind winner Kate Butch joins the hosts to celebrate her enduring obsession with the BBC’s 1988-1990 adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia. Kate explores the unforgettable costumes, camp performances and the cultural impact that made Narnia her lifelong Roman Empire. The trio also discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race, performing with the Cheeky Girls and her career defining role as Angela Merkel.

Linus and Joseph kick off the Christmas Special ‘My Roman Empire’ trilogy with a deep dive ‘how these films led to the creation of their own show ‘The Fit Prince’, whose DNA is rooted in queer Christmas storytelling.Oh, and watch out for the Number 5 bus out of New Haven on Christmas Eve…Listen to the ‘A Very Awkward Christmas’ playlist here:https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/a-very-awkward-christmas/pl.u-kEdvhW415NJhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IoAgs3q3N9yWZ5BslCawa?si=aadfdc10af1743b8