‘Survival Of The Thickest’ Trailer: Michelle Buteau Is ‘Black, Plus-Size, Newly Single’ In Netflix Comedy

Netflix just released the teaser trailer and premiere date of its new scripted comedy, Survival of the Thickest.

The 8-episode series stars Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont, a fashion-forward New Yorker trying to embrace the newly single lifestyle.

Here’s an official description:

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size, and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body-positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss. The scripted comedy is based on Buteau’s acclaimed book of essays.

Alongside Buteau, ‘Survival Of The Thickest’ stars:

• Tone Bell as Khalil
• Tasha Smith as Marley
• Garcelle Beauvais as Natasha
• Anissa Felix as India
• Peppermint as Peppermint
• Taylor Selé as Jacque
• Marouane Zotti as Luca
• Michelle Visage as Avery
• Sarah Cooper as Sydney
• Anthony Michael Lopez as Bruce
• Liza Treyger as Jade
• Allan K. Washington as Trent

Survival of the Thickest is executive produced by Buteau, who is also the show’s creator. Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong, and Mosaic also serve as executive producers.

Survival of the Thickest premieres July 13 on Netflix.

Survival of the Thickest Teaser Trailer

Check out this hilariously funny teaser trailer for a sneak peek of what’s to come in the series!