Pose: Directing Intimacy & Queer Love | Co-Creator Steven Canals

Steven Canals, co-creator of Pose, joins Ariel and Morgan to discuss his revolutionary FX show. The Emmy-nominated director shares his inspiration for Pose, how it got rejected nearly 200 times, and how the historical love scene between Pray Tell and Ricky came to be. They also discuss his experience working with intimacy coordinators when they were still new and how they continue to benefit the industry. Plus, he reveals two interactions with fans that have stayed with him to this day.

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