The Opening Act (2020)
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.
Director: Steve Byrne
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Jimmy O. Yang as Will |
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Neal Brennan as Chip |
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Jermaine Fowler as Ricky |
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Cedric the Entertainer as Billy G. |
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Alex Moffat as Chris |
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Bill Burr as Barry |
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Debby Ryan as Jen |
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Ken Jeong as Quinn |
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Roy Wood Jr. as Gary |
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Russell Peters as Randy |
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Courtney Pauroso as Sophie |
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Jackie Tohn as Megan |
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Tom Segura as Cop |
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Alonzo Bodden as Tyree |
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Mircea Monroe as Carrie |
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Iliza Shlesinger as Val |
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Brooks Wheelan as Bill |
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes as Chrissy |
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Kathleen Madigan as Sherry |
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Jessimae Peluso as Holly |
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Joe DeRosa as Intern |
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Pete Giovine as Joey #1 |
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Bret Ernst as Joey #2 |
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Felipe Esparza as Cabbie |
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Dan Lauria as Mr. Acevedo |
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Whitney Cummings as Brooke |
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Sarah Tiana as Secretary |
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Moshe Kasher as Sasha |
| Production | Shafin Diamond | Executive Producer |
| Production | Michael Shader | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Steve Byrne | Writer |
| Production | Dwight Manley | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Steve Byrne | Director |
| Production | Sefton Fincham | Executive Producer |
| Production | Peter Billingsley | Producer |
| Production | Vince Vaughn | Producer |
| Production | Julie Ashton | Casting |
| Camera | Eric Edwards | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elizabeth Kirby | Costume Design |
