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The Opening Act

20201h 30mSteve Byrne
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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

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.

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What is The Opening Act (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in The Opening Act?

The Opening Act stars Jimmy O. Yang (Will), Neal Brennan (Chip), Jermaine Fowler (Ricky), Cedric the Entertainer (Billy G.), Alex Moffat (Chris). The film was directed by Steve Byrne.

How long is The Opening Act?

The Opening Act has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020.

Is The Opening Act worth watching?

The Opening Act holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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