Pose Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 79 min | Drama

Pose

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 79 min | Drama

A dancer rejected by his homophobic parents and a family man with a high-paying job find themselves being pulled into the world of ball culture in New York in the late 1980s.

Showrunner

Ryan Murphy

Director

Ryan Murphy

Writers

Ryan Murphy (created by) (written by) | Brad Falchuk (created by) (written by) | Steven Canals (created by) (written by)

Producers

Lou Eyrich | Erica Kay | Janet Mock | Ryan Murphy | Our Lady J

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated May 17, 2018

Release date

Jun 3, 2018 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 43 wins & 142 nominations

Contacts

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Cast	+ Add Cast
40 cast members

Name	Known for
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Kate Mara Patty Bowes Patty Bowes See fewer	Fantastic Four (2015)
James Van Der Beek Matt Bromley Matt Bromley See fewer	Dawson's Creek (1998)
Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez Blanca Rodriguez (as MJ Rodriguez) Blanca Rodriguez (as MJ Rodriguez) See fewer	Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
Dominique Jackson Elektra Elektra See fewer	Pose (2018)
Billy Porter Pray Tell Pray Tell See fewer	Pose (2018)
Indya Moore Angel Angel See fewer	Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021)
Ryan Jamaal Swain Damon Richards Damon Richards See fewer	Pose (2018)
Charlayne Woodard Helena St. Rogers Helena St. Rogers See fewer	Unbreakable (2000)
Hailie Sahar Lulu Lulu See fewer	Beyond Ed Buck (2022)
Angelica Ross Candy Candy See fewer	American Horror Story (2011)
Angel Bismark Lil Papi (as Angel Bismark Curiel) Lil Papi (as Angel Bismark Curiel) See fewer	Pose (2018)
Clark Jackson Mr. Richards Mr. Richards See fewer	Ghosttown Ballers (2005)
Roslyn Ruff Mrs. Richards Mrs. Richards See fewer	Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Klea Blackhurst Waitress Waitress See fewer	The Onion News Network (2011)
Samantha Grace Blumm Amanda Bowes Amanda Bowes See fewer	Pose (2018)
Candi Boyd Cosmetics Manager Cosmetics Manager See fewer	Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022)
Sebastian Chacon Pito Pito See fewer	Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)
Deidre Goodwin Wanda Green Wanda Green See fewer	Chicago (2002)
Logan James Hall GMHC - Young Guy GMHC - Young Guy See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Gavin Lodge Museum Guard #2 Museum Guard #2 See fewer	Mercy (2009)
Jeremy McClain Cubby Cubby See fewer	Pose (2018)
Amy Morse Linda (as Amy V. Morse) Linda (as Amy V. Morse) See fewer	Dark Waters (2019)
Joe Pallister Museum Guard Museum Guard See fewer	Dark Was the Night (2014)
Jason A. Rodriguez Lemar Lemar See fewer	Pose (2018)
Ian Whitt GMHC - Cute Guy GMHC - Cute Guy See fewer	Bull (2016)
Jose Guitierez Judge (as José Gutiérrez Xtravaganza) Judge (as José Gutiérrez Xtravaganza) See fewer	Madonna: Vogue (1990)
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Michael DeBarge Pedestrian (uncredited) Pedestrian (uncredited) See fewer	Inside the Publishing Trade (2022)
Toava Ferdinand Dance Instructor (uncredited) Dance Instructor (uncredited) See fewer	Miss 41 (2014)
T Fire Angel Friend (uncredited) Angel Friend (uncredited) See fewer	The OA (2016)
Kia Labeija Principal Dancer (uncredited) Principal Dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Saturday Church (2017)
Preston Lopez Ballroom Goer (uncredited) Ballroom Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Essence McClanahan Ballet Student (uncredited) Ballet Student (uncredited) See fewer	'In New York' (2020)
Jonathon Olivo Druggie (uncredited) Druggie (uncredited) See fewer	Crocodile Boy (2016)
Annie Pisapia Homeless Woman (uncredited) Homeless Woman (uncredited) See fewer	Late Bloomers (I) (2023)
Angel Christian Roman Ball Attendee (uncredited) Ball Attendee (uncredited) See fewer	The Wolf Hour (2019)
B. Hawk Snipes Runway Contestant (uncredited) Runway Contestant (uncredited) See fewer	Pose (2018)
Eha Urbsalu Cosmetics Store Customer (uncredited) Cosmetics Store Customer (uncredited) See fewer	Perceptions (II) (2017)
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