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Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.


“Steal the spotlight.”
When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.

Drew Barrymore
Paula / Candy

Michael Zegen
Steve

T.J. Miller
Louis

Holland Taylor
Barbara Cox

Michelle Buteau
Ingrid

Teddy Coluca
Ron

Andrew Rannells
Nico

Wendy Meredith
Kyra

Ellie Kemper
Jenna Jones

Charlie Barnett
Simon
The Stand In is a comedy film released in 2020 exploring themes of rehabilitation, mistaken identity, celebrity, community service, fame, stolen identity. Directed by Jamie Babbit, it stars Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller. When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.
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