The Opening Act (2020)

5.2/10 • 90 min • Comedy

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.

Cast

Jimmy O. Yang

Neal Brennan

Jermaine Fowler

Cedric the Entertainer

Alex Moffat

Bill Burr

Debby Ryan

Ken Jeong

Roy Wood Jr.

Russell Peters

Courtney Pauroso

Jackie Tohn

Tom Segura

Alonzo Bodden

Mircea Monroe

Iliza Shlesinger

Brooks Wheelan

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Kathleen Madigan

Jessimae Peluso

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