Last night Hollywood Unlocked was in the building with the luminous cast of the much-anticipated comedy sensation, “BACK ON THE STRIP,” illuminated the stage at Los Angeles’ legendary, Laugh Factory. This remarkable ensemble, composed of comedic virtuosos including the illustrious Tiffany Haddish, the ever-charming Bill Bellamy, the uproariously witty Faizon Love, and the dynamic Gary Owen, joined creative forces under the direction of maestro Chris Spencer.
THEIR PURPOSE?
A remarkable fundraiser conceived to extend a lifeline to actors ensnared in the throes of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Exclusively in theaters on August 18th, BACK ON THE STRIP received a waiver to promote from SAG-AFTRA since they are an Independent film. Their first order of business was to GIVE BACK! #GoBigOrGoHome
WHAT IS THE FILM ABOUT?
In Back on the Strip, tough-as-nails Verna (Tiffany Haddish) sends her broken-hearted son Merlin (Spence Moore, Creed III) to Vegas, determined to help him make his dreams come true as a professional magician. But a chance meeting at a run-down hotel with Mr. Big (Wesley Snipes) – the front man of the once notorious Black male stripper crew known as “The Chocolate Chips” (JB Smoove, Faizon Love, Bill Bellamy & Gary Owen) suddenly has Merlin thrust into a different kind of spotlight.
In a race against time to get his girl back and help the out-of-shape and out-of-sync “Chips” rediscover their groove, Merlin will soon find he already has all the magic tricks he needs. The film also stars Raigan Harris and Colleen Camp, along with a cameo by the legendary Kevin Hart. Chris Spencer who wrote the screenplay with Eric Daniel, makes his directorial debut. The film is produced by Geno Taylor, Missy Valdez, Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, Chris Spencer, Eric Daniel, Elie Samaha, Donald Kushner, and Jeru Tillman.
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