Backdrop

First Time Female Director

Writer Sam is thrust into the role of director at a local theater after her predecessor gets fired. Barely making it through each rehearsal, Sam struggles to wrangle her eclectic cast while trying different tactics to make her play a success.

2023 |1h 37m |  Comedy

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Chelsea Peretti

Sam Clifford

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Benito Skinner

Rudy / Cooper

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Kate Berlant

Clara Ann / Terry Ann

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Megan Stalter

Davina / Lily May

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Jak Knight

Simon / Buck

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Xosha Roquemore

Star

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Blake Anderson

Corden / Daddy’s Ghost

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Andy Richter

Sheldonn Clifford

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Max Greenfield

Robbie

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Natasha Leggero

Thimberly Paris

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Tim Heidecker

Greggy Thompson

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Megan Mullally

Marjory / Mama Jean

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Amy Poehler

Meg

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Carmen Christopher

Ed

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Bardia Salimi

Joseph

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Nicole Byer

Cerritos

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Nick Kroll

Clyde

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Jordan Peele

Mystery Coach

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Geo Lee

Bartender

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Guy Branum

Borris

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Sara Paxton

Tiktoker

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Heather Lawless

Ellen the Zoomer Driver

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Stephanie Beatriz

Lisa

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Jermaine Fowler

Reginald

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Grace Reiter

Protestor Rebecca

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Jared Goldstein

Protestor Ian

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Andrea Rosen

Bohemian Woman

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A.D. Miles

Buddy

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Gary Nohealii

Protestor Alex

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Sarah Tiana

Professor Delilah

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Zainab Johnson

Xiomara

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Adam Scott

Acting Coach (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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