Rebel Wilson is ready to make you laugh out loud once again with "Senior Year."
The new comedy film features Wilson as Stephanie, a 37-year-old woman who wakes up from a coma
two decades after a cheerleading accident and doesn't recognize herself or the world
around her.
"I mean, I just found out there's eight more Fast and Furious movies."
But she's still determined to reclaim her former glory and decides to go back and finish
her final year of high school and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming the prom queen.
As Stephanie struggles to acclimate to all of the advanced technology, massive pop culture
changes, and new social norms that suddenly surround her, Wilson seizes every single opportunity
to leave audiences in stitches.
So before "Senior Year" arrives on Friday, May 13, let's take a look at what else you
should know.
Chances are good that you've already got a running list of your favorite Rebel Wilson
movies, and soon, you'll be adding "Senior Year."
Audiences first came to know and love the Australian actress thanks to her scene-stealing
work in ensemble comedies such as "Bridesmaids," "Bachelorette," and "What to Expect When You're
Expecting."
Wilson became even more of a household name with her side-splitting performance as Amy
in the "Pitch Perfect" trilogy.
"What are you turd burgers talking about?
Dressing for comfort?"
Wilson brings a unique mix of bravado and tenderness to the screen that makes it impossible
not to root for her characters.
From rom-coms to fantasy adventures, she owns her scenes with deadpan wit and bursts of
physical comedy, and still manages to convey genuine emotion even in the most ludicrous
scenarios.
Meanwhile, portraying the teenaged version of Stephanie is another wonder from Down Under,
Angourie Rice.
Rice is quickly becoming one of the busiest young actors in Hollywood after stealing all
of her scenes in star-studded films like "The Beguiled" and "The Nice Guys."
"You're the world's worst detective."
"I'm the worst?"
"Yeah."
"The world's worst?"
"Didn't you hear me the first time?"
"Got a cool ad though."
You've no doubt also seen her as ambitious student broadcaster Betty Brant in the most
recent "Spider-Man" films.
Rice has also become a staple of the small screen, thanks to her take-notice turns in
celebrated series such as "Black Mirror" and "Mare of Easttown."
In "Senior Year," she again shines as a character bursting with confidence and charisma.
Joining Wilson and Rice on-screen in "Senior Year" are some more fantastic actors, including
"Veep" favorite Sam Richardson, "This Is Us" heartbreaker Justin Hartley, and "Living with
Yourself" star Zoë Chao.
"Don't go chasing waterfalls, Steph."
Plus, audiences will get to see Mary Holland, "It" standout Jeremy Ray Taylor, "Saturday
Night Live" alum Chris Parnell, "Love, Victor" star Michael Cimino, and more.
You can also expect to see an appearance from the biggest "it girl" of the '90s, Alicia
Silverstone, who became a pop culture legend for her trendsetting role in "Clueless" and
has recently warmed our hearts with her work in "The Baby-Sitters Club."
In addition to the incredible cast, there are also some impressive creatives behind
the scenes of "Senior Year" as well.
The film is co-written by actor-writer Brandon Scott Jones, who previously worked with Wilson
on "Isn't it Romantic," along with Andrew Knauer and Arthur Pielli, who co-wrote the
indie comedy "Ghost Team One" together.
Meanwhile, "Senior Year" is directed by Alex Hardcastle, who's previously taken the helm
of some of the biggest hit series of the small screen, including "Parks and Recreation,"
"The Office," "New Girl," and "Grace and Frankie," just to name a few.
He also previously collaborated with Wilson on the pilot of her ABC comedy series "Super
Fun Night."
With all of this on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent, you won't want to miss "Senior Year"
when it arrives on Friday, May 13.
"Where do the popular kids sit?"
"We're all popular."
"Oh no no no no, there's only like three ways to become popular."
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