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The Opening Act

Film

The Opening Act

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

5.2

1h 30m

2020

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Comedy

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Cast & Crew

Jimmy O. Yang

Jimmy O. Yang

as Will

Neal Brennan

Neal Brennan

as Chip

Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler

as Ricky

Cedric the Entertainer

Cedric the Entertainer

as Billy G.

Alex Moffat

Alex Moffat

as Chris

Bill Burr

Bill Burr

as Barry

Debby Ryan

Debby Ryan

as Jen

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong

as Quinn

Roy Wood Jr.

Roy Wood Jr.

as Gary

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