How Derevyanko Chekhov Played

A light, brisk showbiz comedy about an actor chasing a serious role, mixing small-town family chaos with gentle satire.

Created by

Dmitry Tabarchuk, Fyodor Bondarchuk

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Pavel Derevyanko, Andrey Nekrasov, Elena Simonova

Overview

After the role of Lomonosov was given to another actor, Pavel decides to take another swing at a significant role — Chekhov. Derevyanko believes that he will be able to receive critical acclaim for his serious dramatic image. As soon as the filming of the film about Anton Pavlovich begins, it turns out that the playwright's great-granddaughter Margarita Vasilyevna lives in Taganrog, which prohibits making films. Pavel returns to his hometown to convince the heiress. However, for the sake of the coveted role, he will have to solve all the conflicts of her family.

How it feels

Light, satirical, whimsical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, family, identity, celebrity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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