Lionsgate has released a new trailer forSeriously Red, an upcoming dramatic comedy about the strange world of celebrity impersonators. The movie starsKrew Boylan(Primal,Wild Boys) as Red, a woman who dreams about becoming the greatestDolly Partonimpersonator of all time.
The trailer introduces us to Red, a clumsy real state agent who’s so passionate about Dolly Parton that she likes to dress up as the famous singer from time to time. Unfortunately, Red’s hobby turns her into a target for bullies in her company, and at some point, things escalate so much that she loses her job. Fate seems to have a plan for Red, though, as she soon finds out people are making money by impersonating their favorite celebrities. So, Red embarks on a journey to stardom, turning her passion for Dolly Parton into her ticket to a better life.
However, as the trailer reveals, the spotlights are not always kind to newcomers. The more Red climbs the ladder of success, the more pressure she feels over her shoulders. And by making her life goal to pretend to be someone else, Red risk losing her own identity. With a wig and some makeup, Red takes some distance from her true self, a self-destructive process that might not lead to a happy ending.
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The trailer also teases the musical wonders ofSeriously Red, as the movie features many of Parton’s greatest hits. And while the film is a story about finding identity, the trailer promises thatSeriously Redwill take us on a fun ride through a life of glamour and dancing.
Who’s Involved withSeriously Red?
Seriously Redalso starsRose Byrneas anElvisimpersonator,Bobby Cannavale, andDaniel Webber. The movie is directed by Australian filmmakerGracie Ottofrom a scripted penned by Boylan with the full support of Parton.
Seriously Redis set to hit theaters and Prime Video on February 10. Check out the new trailer and the film’s synopsis below..
Red (Krew Boylan) lost her job as a real estate agent, but there’s something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world’s greatest Dolly Parton impersonator! After her act attracts the attentions of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) and a powerful booking agent (Bobby Cannavale), Red is catapulted into the top tier of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator. But when Red’s life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you’re being the best version of yourself.
