‘Survival Of The Thickest’ Trailer: Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, Peppermint And More In Netflix’s Summer Comedy – Shadow and Act

The first full trailer for Netflix’s new scripted comedy, Survival Of The Thickest, is here!

The 8-episode series stars Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont a “proudly thick, newly single” aspiring stylist who is ready to take over the world “one fitting at a time.”

Here’s an official description:

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (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.

The cast also includes:

Tasha Smith, Taylor Selé, Garcelle Beauvais, Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Anthony Michael Lopez, Monnae Michaell, Usama Siddiquee, Allan K. Washington, Becca Blackwell, Peppermint, J. Riley Jr., Anna George, Michelle Visage, Donovan Louis Bazemore, & Ambre Anderson.

Watch the trailer below:

Survival Of The Thickest premieres July 13 only on Netflix.