Michelle Buteau will probably be starring in a brand new comedy sequence titled Survival of the Thickest, and it’s coming to Netflix!
On Jan. 24, Deadline reported that Netflix had given Survival of the Thickest a sequence order with Buteau enjoying the main character. Should you’re questioning why the identify of this sequence sounds acquainted, you’ve most likely learn Buteau’s guide of essays titled the identical identify. The upcoming Netflix authentic sequence is predicated on these essays.
Buteau, together with Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, created the sequence. Sanchez-Witzel can even function showrunner. Moreover, Buteau, Sanchez-Witzel, Ravi Nandan, and Alli Reich signed on as govt producers.
Right here’s all the things else to know concerning the comedy sequence!
Survival of the Thickest launch date
Prepare as a result of the comedy sequence is ready to land on Netflix on Thursday, July 13, 2023. You’ll be able to count on the entire season to drop at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on this date.
Survival of the Thickest forged
Michelle Buteau was the primary forged member to be introduced. She will probably be enjoying the protagonist within the sequence, Mavis Beaumont. Tone Bell and Tasha Smith have been the following actors to hitch the forged. Bell performs Khalil, Mavis’s finest pal since highschool and Smith portrays Marley, a self-made millionaire in her early 50s.
Right here’s the entire forged checklist under:
- Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont
- Tone Bell as Khalil
- Tasha Smith as Marley
- Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha
- Anissa Felix as India
- Peppermint as Peppermint
- Taylor Selé as Jacque
- Marouane Zotti as Luca
- Michelle Visage as Avery
- Sarah Cooper as Sydney
- Anthony Michael Lopez as Bruce
- Liza Treyger as Jade
- Allan Okay. Washington as Trent
Survival of the Thickest filming
Manufacturing formally began on Sept. 26, 2022, in accordance with an Instagram post by Buteau. On Oct. 5, filming was nonetheless in progress. Filming reportedly wrapped on Nov. 20, 2022.
Survival of the Thickest synopsis
We’re nonetheless ready on an official synopsis, however we have now a gist of what the tv sequence will probably be about. The comedy sequence will comply with Mavis Beaumont, an African-American, plus-size, and newly single girl, as she navigates and works on rebuilding her life after getting out of a relationship. In fact, she received’t need to do it alone. She has family members to help her alongside the way in which.
Deadline launched plot particulars and we supplied them under:
Survival of the Thickest facilities on Mavis Beaumont, performed by Buteau. Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life after placing all her eggs in a single man’s basket, however she’s decided to not solely survive however thrive with the help of her chosen household, a constructive perspective, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss.
Survival of the Thickest episode rely
When Netflix ordered the sequence, the streamer gave it an eight-episode order. Every episode will probably be about 25 minutes lengthy.
Survival of the Thickest pictures
On Could 24, Netflix launched first-look pictures of the upcoming sequence.
Survival of the Thickest. (L to R) Peppermint as Peppermint and Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. Nicole Byer as Nicole Byer and Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Jocelyn Prescod/Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. (L to R) Tone Bell as Khalil, Liza Treyger as Jade and Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. (L to R) Michelle Buteau as Mavis, Tone Bell as Khalil and Tasha Smith as Marley in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest. Michelle Buteau as Mavis in Survival of the Thickest. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2023
Survival of the Thickest teaser
Try this hilariously humorous teaser trailer for a sneak peek of what’s to come back within the sequence!
Ensure that to remain tuned to Netflix Life for extra information and protection on Survival of the Thickest as a result of we will probably be updating this area as extra info is launched.
