# The Stand In (2020)

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**Runtime**: 101 min
**Genres**: Comedy
**Directed by**: Jamie Babbit
**Written by**: Sam Bain
**Starring**: Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau, Teddy Coluca

> *Steal the spotlight.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A girl-in-hell’s substitute gets promoted to leading lady. One actress outsources her life sentence to a stand-in who upgrades to full co-star and partner. The role reversal proves there’s always room at the top for a better understudy.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful

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