The Opening Act
To get to the top, you have to start at the bottom.
2020 | 90m | English
Popularity: 0.7 (history)
| Director: | Steve Byrne |
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| Writer: | Steve Byrne |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 16, 2020 |
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| Director: | Steve Byrne |
| Writer: | Steve Byrne |
| Genres: | Comedy |
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| Production Companies | Wild West Picture Show Productions, Look to the Sky Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 30, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jimmy O. Yang | Will |
| Neal Brennan | Chip |
| Jermaine Fowler | Ricky |
| Cedric the Entertainer | Billy G. |
| Alex Moffat | Chris |
| Bill Burr | Barry |
| Debby Ryan | Jen |
| Ken Jeong | Quinn |
| Roy Wood Jr. | Gary |
| Russell Peters | Randy |
| Courtney Pauroso | Sophie |
| Jackie Tohn | Megan |
| Tom Segura | Cop |
| Alonzo Bodden | Tyree |
| Mircea Monroe | Carrie |
| Iliza Shlesinger | Val |
| Brooks Wheelan | Bill |
| Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Chrissy |
| Kathleen Madigan | Sherry |
| Jessimae Peluso | Holly |
| Joe DeRosa | Intern |
| Pete Giovine | Joey #1 |
| Bret Ernst | Joey #2 |
| Felipe Esparza | Cabbie |
| Dan Lauria | Mr. Acevedo |
| Whitney Cummings | Brooke |
| Sarah Tiana | Secretary |
| Moshe Kasher | Sasha |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Julie Ashton | Casting Director |
| Eric Edwards | Cinematography |
| Elizabeth Kirby | Costume Designer |
| Steve Byrne | Director, Writer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shafin Diamond | Executive Producer |
| Dwight Manley | Executive Producer |
| Sefton Fincham | Executive Producer |
| Michael Shader | Executive Producer |
| Vince Vaughn | Producer |
| Peter Billingsley | Producer |
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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