Billy Porter Discovered the Power of a Star Entrance in Middle School

CLIP10/20/20

Billy Porter talks about the protocols the cast and crew of Pose are taking in order to resume filming during the coronavirus pandemic, shares what it's like to work with Beyonce's stylist and reveals how losing the lead role in a middle school production of Oliver Twist helped him discover the power of a star entrance.

S8 E17 10 minTalk and Interview Late Night Interview

Appearing:Jimmy Fallon

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Tags: The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Porter, discovered, power, Star Entrance, Middle School

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