The Opening Act

A gentle, good-natured hangout that lets you root for an underdog chasing a dream, with mild laughs and low stakes.

Directed by

Steve Byrne

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Jimmy O. Yang, Neal Brennan, Jermaine Fowler

Tagline

To get to the top, you have to start at the bottom.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Ambition, identity, work, friendship

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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