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. Survival of the Thickest comes to Netflix July 13th.
Premiering July 13, 2023
Format: 8-episode; 25-minute Comedy
Release Date: July 13, 2023
Episodes: 8 x 25 minutes
Creator / Executive Producers: Michelle Buteau
Showrunner / Executive Producer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (overall deal)
Executive Producers: Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong, Mosaic (Michelle’s manager)
Series Regulars: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Christine Horn, Tasha Smith,
Guest Stars: Annisa Felix, Allan K. Washington, Ambre Anderson, Anna George, Anthony Michael Lopez, Becca Blackwell, Christine Jones, Garcelle Beauvais, Hugh Moore, J. Riley Jr., Mark McKinnon, Marouane Zotti
Writers: Hillary Handelsman, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, ER Fightmaster, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio
Directors: Kim Nguyen, Linda Mendoza, Amy Ainobi, Kimmy Gatewood