The Opening Act

The Opening Act is an upcoming American comedy film, written and directed by Steve Byrne, in his directorial debut. It stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Neal Brennan, Russell Peters, Debby Ryan, Bill Burr, Ken Jeong, Whitney Cummings and Jermaine Fowler.

The Opening Act
Directed bySteve Byrne
Produced by
Written bySteve Byrne
Starring
CinematographyEric Alan Edwards
Edited bySandra Granovsky
Production
company
  • Wild West Picture Show Productions
  • Look to the Sky Films
  • Endeavor Content
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

The film follows Will O’Brien 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. O’Brien has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.[1]

Cast

Production

In June 2018, it was announced Jimmy O. Yang, Neal Brennan, Russell Peters, Debby Ryan, Bill Burr, Anjelah Johnson, Tom Segura and Roy Wood Jr. had joined the cast of the film, with Steve Byrne, directing from a screenplay he wrote. Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley will serve as producers under their Wild West Picture Show Productions banner.[1] In July 2018, Cedric the Entertainer, Whitney Cummings, Ken Jeong, Jermaine Fowler, Iliza Shlesinger, Alex Moffat, and Felipe Esparza joined the cast of the film.[2][3]

Filming

In June 2018, it was reported that principal photography for the film, had already begun in Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (28 June 2018). "Jimmy O. Yang To Topline Vince Vaughn-Produced Comedy 'The Opening Act'". Deadline. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (23 July 2018). "Cedric The Entertainer, Whitney Cummings, Ken Jeong, Jermaine Fowler & More Added To 'The Opening Act'". Deadline. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  3. Wright, Megh. "Jimmy O. Yang to Play an Aspiring Stand-up Comedian in The Opening Act". Vulture. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
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