RLJE Films has picked up the North American rights toThe Opening Act, starring Silicon Valley's Jimmy O. Yang, from writer-director Steve Byrne.
The indie from Wild West Picture Show Productions is set to be released in theaters and on demand Oct. 16. The Opening Act follows aspiring stand-up comedian Will Chu (Yang), who nabs an emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G.
Soon the realities of life on the stage come crashing in, leaving Chu to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality.
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