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Critic Sheila O'Malley
rated 8

What is refreshing about "The Opening Act" is that it is about the process of "getting better" at something, through trial, error, trial again.

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Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson
rated 6

...captures a realistic feeling of what it might be like to work in a club.

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Cast & Crew

Steve Byrne
Director
Steve Byrne
Writer
Dan Lauria
As Mr. Acevedo
Ken Jeong
As Quinn
Bill Burr
As Barry
Russell Peters
As Randy

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"The Opening Act" follows Will Chu, a man torn between pursuing his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian and his predictable 9-to-5 life. When he's offered the chance to emcee a comedy show opening for his idol, Billy G, Will must choose between stability and pursuing his passion. Along the way, he must navigate a cast of colorful characters, including his girlfriend Brooke, his rival Chris, and a slew of seasoned comedians. Will's journey is full of laughs, but also poses questions about what it means to truly follow one's dreams.

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The Opening Act was released in theaters on October 16, 2020.

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The Opening Act was released for streaming on October 16, 2020.