The Opening Act
Rating: 7.1
Plot Summary:
Will Chu is stuck in a thankless job while trying to pursue his true passion in life, becoming a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he's been waiting for, the emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G., the realities of life on the stage come crashing in. Between relentless hecklers, drunk comedy groupies and hard-to-impress morning radio DJs, things get off to a rough start. Even if he can learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, he'll have to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality.
Director: Steve Byrne
Running time: 1h 30min
Genre: Comedy
Release date: 16 October 2020 (USA)
Cast: Bill Burr, Debby Ryan, Ken Jeong, Mircea Monroe, Iliza Shlesinger, Whitney Cummings