The upcoming summer comedy series Survival of the Thickest is sure to be a hit with fans of Michelle Buteau. The series, which is created by Buteau and directed by Lionel Chetwynd, follows a group of plus-size women as they navigate the world of dating, relationships, and self-acceptance.
Buteau stars in the series as Mavis, a proudly thick, newly single, and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist one fitting at a time. Inspired by Michelle Buteau’s hilarious memoir, Survival of the Thickest will be premiering on Netflix tomorrow.
The series is sure to be a hit with fans of Buteau, as well as anyone who loves a good comedy about self-acceptance. Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell will also be apart of the cast.
Survival of the Thickest is being recognized for its diverse representation. The series features a cast of plus-size women of all different races and ethnicities. This is a refreshing change of pace from the typical Hollywood portrayal of plus-size women, which often focuses on white, thin women.
Survival of the Thickest is a much-needed comedy that is sure to make viewers laugh and think. The series is a celebration of plus-size women and their bodies, and it is a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be loved and accepted for who they are.
Survival Of The Thickest Premiere Event
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 11: (L-R) Peter Friedman, Miss Peppermint, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Tracey Pakosta and Anthony Michael Lopez attend the Netflix New York Special Screening of Survival Of The Thickest at Metrograph on July 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 11: (L-R) Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Miss Peppermint, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, and Anthony Michael Lopez attend the Netflix New York Special Screening of Survival Of The Thickest at Metrograph on July 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 11: Michelle Buteau (L) and Tone Bell (R) attend the Netflix New York Special Screening of Survival Of The Thickest at Metrograph on July 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix) 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 11: Rasheem Nurse, Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, and Miss Peppermint attend the Netflix New York Special Screening of Survival Of The Thickest at Metrograph on July 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)
Yesterday at The Metrograph in NYC, Netflix hosted the premiere of the hottest upcoming summer comedy series Survival of the Thickest ahead of its premiere tomorrow.
Cast members in attendance included Michelle Buteau, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Peppermint, Liza Treyger, Marouane Zotti, Allan K Washington, Taylor Selé, Anissa Felix and more. Following the fuzzy red carpet & screening, the cast, crew and guests continued the celebration at a post-reception at The Metrograph.
The premiere event was a star-studded affair, and it was clear that everyone was excited about the upcoming series. The cast and crew were all in good spirits, and they were happy to talk to fans and answer questions about the show.
The premiere event was a great way to kick off the promotion for Survival of the Thickest. The series is sure to be a hit with viewers, and the premiere event was a great way to introduce the show to a wider audience.
