The Opening Act
2020, Comedy, 1h 30m
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With The Opening Act, writer-director Steve Byrne offers perceptive insights on the struggles faced by budding stand-up comedians -- and creative dreamers in general. Read critic reviews
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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.
Cast & Crew
Jimmy O. Yang
Will O'Brien
Will O'Brien
Alex Moffat
Chris
Chris
Cedric the Entertainer
Billy G
Billy G
Neal Brennan
Chip
Chip
Bill Burr
Barry
Barry
Whitney Cummings
Brooke
Brooke
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