The Opening Act

20202020
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 30min

Cedric the Entertainer and Jimmy O. Yang in The Opening Act (2020)

In Theaters, On Demand and Digital HD October 16

Starring Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric The Entertainer, Neal Brennan, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Jermaine Fowler, Ken Jeong, Russell Peters, Debby Ryan, Tom Segura, Iliza Shlesinger

Written and Directed by Steve Byrne

Produced by Vince Vaughn, Peter Billingsley and Sefton Fincham

Will Chu has it all - the job, the girl - but what is missing is his true passion in life, to become a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he is 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 take the opportunity to learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, Will still needs to decide if he should continue with the life he has, or pursue the one he has always dreamt of: the life of a comedian.

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Will's true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. When given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show opening for his hero Billy G., he must decide if he wants to continue the life he... Read allWill's true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. When given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show opening for his hero Billy G., he must decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up, or pursue his dream.Will's true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. When given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show opening for his hero Billy G., he must decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up, or pursue his dream.

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Iliza Shlesinger in The Opening Act (2020)

Debby Ryan and Jimmy O. Yang in The Opening Act (2020)

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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. —RLJE Films

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Genre
- Comedy
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Radio Station scene was filmed at Cal State Fullerton's campus radio station.

Connections
References The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

Top review

I love this movie!!

I loved The Opening Act, it's so funny :D one of the best comedy movies ever!!! It has (like many movies) a message, that it's best to tell the truth, but above all it was very funny. This movie is absolutely hilarious!

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Oct 16, 2020

Release date
- October 16, 2020 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Production companies
- Look to the Sky Films
- Wild West Picture Show Productions
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Runtime
- 1h 30min
Color
- Color

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