The upcoming comedy-drama series Survival of the Thickest, co-written by Danielle Sanchez Witzel, is based on the same-titled novel by Michelle Buteau. The Netflix release of Survival of the Thinnest, which was created by Lunch Bag Snail Productions and A24, is scheduled for July 13, 2023.
Michelle Buteau plays Mavis Beaumont, a driven woman who works in Manhattan as an assistant fashion stylist. Numerous social issues are raised by the main character, a plus-sized African-American woman trying to rebuild her life following a breakup. The official Survival of the Thickest summary on IMDb claims that
A size-inclusive NYC stylist who aspires to succeed in the fashion industry makes the decision to live her messy single life on her own terms following a heartbreaking separation. Nothing will stop her from becoming a boss bitch, despite the threats from her divorce, workplace missteps, and romantic highs and lows.
In the Linda Mendoza-produced film Survival of the Thickest, Michelle Buteau plays Mavis Beaumont, Tone Bell portrays Khalil, Tasha Smith plays Marley, and Christine Horn plays Christine.
All the information you need to know about Michelle Buteau and her part in the Netflix original series Survival of the Thinnest
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Netflix provides a binge-worthy experience with its adaptation of Michelle Buteau’s novel Survival of the Thickest. In the show, Buteau plays Mavis Beaumont, who is trying to start over after a tragic breakup with her lover Jacque, played by Taylor Selé, in a small-space Brooklyn flat.
The American actor and stand-up comedian, 45, was born in New Jersey on July 24, 1977. She started performing in comedic events in 2001. Towards the end of her five-year tenure, Michelle Buteau appeared on Comedy Central. Later, she appeared as a cast member on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup and started hosting Late Night Whenever!, for which the New York Times gave her the following praise:
one of the top podcasts of 2018 to date.
The WNYC podcast Adulting was co-hosted by her and Jordan Carlos in 2019. Additionally, she appeared in the movie Tales of the City, Sell By, Always Be My Maybe, Isn’t It Romantic, Someone Great, and others. She hosted Netflix’s reality series The Circle the following year.
Survival of the Thickest, Buteau’s collection of autobiographical writings, was published in 2020. A Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Special was later given to Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia in 2021. Buteau played Bree Washington in the BET+ comedy First Wives Club in addition to lending his voice to Bless the Harts.
More details regarding Michelle Buteau’s Netflix series
The eight-episode feel-good drama’s teaser was released on June 23, 2023, and the series is now available on the major streaming network for a quick addition to the ‘Remind Me’ list. In the upcoming season, Mavis’s friends Tone Bell and Tasha Smith will be there to support, inspire, and motivate her. The following individuals are also cast members of the comedy series:
- Tone Bell as Khalil
- Peppermint as Peppermint
- Anissa Felix as India
- Marouane Zotti as Luca
- Michelle Visage as Avery
- Sarah Cooper as Sydney
- Allan K Washington as Trent
- Tasha Smith as Marley
- Liza Treyger as Jade
- Taylor Selé as Jacque
- Anthony Michael Lopez as Bruce
- Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha Karina
Mavis Beaumont is followed in the movie Survival of the Thickest, which premieres in theatres on July 13, 2023, as she negotiates life as a plus-sized, body-positive woman.
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