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Survival of the Thickest is headed to Netflix this summer. The streaming service has announced the premiere date for the new comedy series with the release of a trailer.
Starring series creator Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Christine Horn, and Tasha Smith, the single-camera comedy follows Mavis Beaumont (Buteau), a proud plus-sized woman and aspiring stylist. The story follows Mavis as she rebuilds her life following a recent breakup. The series is based on Buteau’s memoir.
Guests in the first season will include Annisa Felix, Allan K. Washington, Ambre Anderson, Anna George, Anthony Michael Lopez, Becca Blackwell, Christine Jones, Garcelle Beauvais, Hugh Moore, J. Riley Jr., Mark McKinnon, and Marouane Zotti.
Netflix revealed more about the eight-episode season in a press release.
Meet Mavis Beaumont. She’s proudly thick, newly single and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist one fitting at a time. New York ain’t ready but you are! Inspired by Michelle Buteau’s hilarious memoir, Survival of the Thickest comes to Netflix July 13th.
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 based on Buteau’s acclaimed book of essays.
The trailer for Survival of the Thickest is below.
What do you think? Are you planning to check out this new Netflix comedy series this summer?
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