The Opening Act (2020) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 90 min · English

Echo score 77

Directed by

Steve Byrne

Starring

Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Jeong, Jermaine Fowler, Cedric the Entertainer, Debby Ryan, Iliza Shlesinger

Will Chu juggles a regular job with his ambition to be a stand-up comedian. When he unexpectedly gets the opportunity to open for his idol, Billy G., he’s thrown into a whirlwind of challenges. He faces relentless hecklers, encounters groupies, and deals with skeptical DJs, all while trying to learn from a seasoned professional. Will must rise above these obstacles and prove that his dream of a successful comedy career is far more than just an opening act.