Survival of the Thickest is a new upcoming comedy-drama series written by Danielle Sanchez Witzel, based on Michelle Buteau’s book of the same name. Survival of the Thinnest premieres on Netflix on July 13, 2023 and is produced by Lunch Bag Snail Productions and A24.
Mavis Beaumont, portrayed by Michelle Buteau, is a motivated lady who works as an assistant fashion stylist in Manhattan. The protagonist, a plus-sized African-American lady trying to reclaim her life after a breakup, addresses a number of sociopolitical concerns. According to the official Survival of the Thickest summary on IMDb,
“After a devastating breakup, a plus-size NYC stylist who wants to make it big in the fashion world decides to live her messy single life on her own terms.” Even if her divorce, blunders on the job, and romantic highs and lows threaten to derail her, nothing will stop her from becoming a boss bitch.”
Survival of the Thickest is directed by Linda Mendoza and stars Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont, Tone Bell as Khalil, Tasha Smith as Marley and Christine Horn.
Everything you need to know about Michelle Buteau and her role in Netflix’s Survival of the Thinnest.
With a film version of Michelle Buteau’s book, Survival of the Thickest, Netflix offers a binge-worthy experience. Buteau portrays Mavis Beaumont in the series, living in a cramped Brooklyn apartment as she tries to rebuild her life after a traumatic breakup with her lover Jacque, portrayed by Taylor Selé.
The 45-year-old American stand-up comedian and actor was born on July 24, 1977 in New Jersey. In 2001, she started performing in comedy shows. Michelle Buteau was on Comedy Central towards the end of five years. She then appeared on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup and began hosting Late Night Whenever!, for which she was named by the New York Times for:
“one of the best podcasts of 2018 so far.”
In 2019, she and Jordan Carlos co-hosted the WNYC podcast Adulting. She also starred in the films Someone Great, Isn’t It Romantic, Sell By, Always Be My Maybe and Tales of the City. The following year, she presented Netflix’s reality show The Circle. Buteau’s collection of autobiographical essays, Survival of the Thickest, was published in 2020. Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Special in 2021. Buteau was a voice actor on Bless the Harts and portrayed Bree Washington on the BET+ sitcom First Wives Club.
More information about Michelle Buteau and her Netflix series
On June 23, 2023, the teaser for the eight-episode feel-good drama was revealed, and the series is now available on the streaming network giant for a simple addition to the ‘Remind Me’ list. Tone Bell and Tasha Smith, who portray Mavis’ friends, are endlessly supportive and are there to encourage and drive her in the upcoming season. The cast of the comedy series also includes the following people:
- 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
Coming to theaters July 13, 2023, Survival of the Thickest follows Mavis Beaumont as she navigates life as a body-positive plus-size woman.