The Opening Act

The Opening Act (2020)

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  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2020-10-16
  • User Rating: 5.3/10 from 22 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Wild West Picture Show Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Steve Byrne
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From 22 Ratings

Summary

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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  • Jimmy O. Yang

    as Will

  • Neal Brennan

    as Chip

  • Jermaine Fowler

    as Ricky

  • Cedric the Entertainer

    as Billy G.

  • Alex Moffat

    as Chris

  • Bill Burr

    as Barry

  • Debby Ryan

    as Jen

  • Ken Jeong

    as Quinn

  • Roy Wood Jr.

    as Gary

  • Russell Peters

    as Randy

  • Courtney Pauroso

    as Sophie

  • Jackie Tohn

    as Megan

  • Tom Segura

    as Cop

  • Alonzo Bodden

    as Tyree

  • Mircea Monroe

    as Carrie

  • Iliza Shlesinger

    as Val

  • Brooks Wheelan

    as Bill

  • Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

    as Chrissy

  • Kathleen Madigan

    as Sherry

  • Jessimae Peluso

    as Holly

  • Joe DeRosa

    as Intern

  • Pete Giovine

    as Joey #1

  • Bret Ernst

    as Joey #2

  • Felipe Esparza

    as Cabbie

  • Dan Lauria

    as Mr. Acevedo

  • Whitney Cummings

    as Brooke

  • Sarah Tiana

    as Secretary

  • Moshe Kasher

    as Sasha
Production Julie Ashton Casting Director
Crew Eric Edwards Cinematography
Production Sefton Fincham Executive Producer
Production Shafin Diamond Executive Producer
Production Dwight Manley Executive Producer
Production Michael Shader Executive Producer
Production Vince Vaughn Producer
Production Peter Billingsley Producer
Directing Steve Byrne Director
Writing Steve Byrne Writer
Costume & Make-Up Elizabeth Kirby Costume Designer

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