The Opening Act
“To get to the top, you have to start at the bottom.”
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.
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Cast
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Jimmy O. Yang
Will
Known for
Silicon Valley
Space Force
Neal Brennan
Chip
Known for
The Female Brain
Jermaine Fowler
Ricky
Known for
Sorry to Bother You
A Murder at the End of the World
Cedric the Entertainer
Billy G.
Known for
Ice Age
Madagascar
Alex Moffat
Chris
Known for
Bad Monkey
Holidate
Bill Burr
Barry
Known for
Breaking Bad
F is for Family
Debby Ryan
Jen
Known for
Insatiable
Jessie
Ken Jeong
Quinn
Known for
Community
The Hangover Part III
Roy Wood Jr.
Gary
Known for
Confess, Fletch
Space Force
Russell Peters
Randy
Known for
Source Code
Velma
Courtney Pauroso
Sophie
Known for
The Studio
Jackie Tohn
Megan
Known for
GLOW
Nobody Wants This
Steve Byrne Director · Eric Edwards Cinematographer Elizabeth Kirby Costume designer
United States release October 16, 2020 · Produced in United States · Production Look to the Sky Films
Production
Wild West Picture Show Productions
Production
Look to the Sky Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · October 16, 2020
Theatrical
United States · October 16, 2020
Digital
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