Michelle Buteau is serving funny and fabulous in the teaser trailer for Survival of the Thickest released today by Netflix.
The 8 episode series created and executive produced by Buteau is slated for release this summer.
About ‘Survival of the Thickest’
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.
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The Cast and Crew
Creator / Executive Producers: Michelle Buteau
Showrunner / Executive Producer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (overall deal)
Executive Producers: Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong, Mosaic
Series Regulars: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Christine Horn, Tasha Smith
Guest Stars: 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, Marouane Zotti
Writers: Hillary Handelsman, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, ER Fightmaster, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio
Directors: Kim Nguyen, Linda Mendoza, Amy Ainobi, Kimmy Gatewood
Premiering July 13, 2023
