Film

The Opening Act

2020 · 1h 30m · Comedy

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

IMDb

6.0

Rotten Tomatoes

80%

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.

Jimmy O. Yang

Will

Neal Brennan

Chip

Jermaine Fowler

Ricky

Cedric the Entertainer

Billy G.

Alex Moffat

Chris

Bill Burr

Barry

Debby Ryan

Jen

Ken Jeong

Quinn

Roy Wood Jr.

Gary

Russell Peters

Randy

Courtney Pauroso

Sophie

Jackie Tohn

Megan

Tom Segura

Cop

Alonzo Bodden

Tyree

Mircea Monroe

Carrie

Iliza Shlesinger

Val

• Steve ByrneWriter · Director
• Peter BillingsleyProducer
• Vince VaughnProducer
• Michael ShaderExecutive Producer
• Dwight ManleyExecutive Producer
• Sefton FinchamExecutive Producer
• Shafin DiamondExecutive Producer
• Eric EdwardsDirector of Photography
• Julie AshtonCasting

THE OPENING ACT Official Trailer

Release date

October 16, 2020

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Comedy