"Survival of the Thickest" - Available to Stream on Netflix as From Today on July 13OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY Netflix, Inc. Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is inspired by Buteau's acclaimed book of essays. Survival of the Thickest
Format: 8-episode; 30-minute Comedy About Survival of the Thickest
Episodes: 8 x 30 minutes Co-Creator / Executive Producer: Michelle Buteau Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Executive Producers: Linda Mendoza; Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong (Mosaic) Starring: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell Recurring Guest Stars Tasha Smith, Taylor Selé, Garcelle Beauvais, Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Anthony Michael Lopez, Monnae Michaell, Usama Siddiquee, Allan K. Washington, Becca Blackwell, Peppermint, J. Riley Jr., Anna George, Michelle Visage, Donovan Louis Bazemore, & Ambre Anderson Additional Guest Stars include: Sarah Cooper, Hugh Moore, Solomon Georgio, Mark McKinnon, Christine Jones, Joyelle Johnson, Veronica Mosey, Nicole Byer, Jordan Carlos, Clifton Davis, Misha Osherovich & Robert Christopher Riley, among others Writers: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, Grace Edwards, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio, ER Fightmaster, Hillary Handlesman, Julia Lindon Directors: Linda Mendoza, Kim Nguyen, Amy Aniobi, Kimmy Gatewood
Source Netflix, Inc.
July 13, 2023 4:00am ET by Netflix, Inc. |