In a cinematic world awash with no shortage of indie rom-coms about relationships and dating, standing out from the pack isn’t easy. However, “The Incredible Jessica James” has one very special secret ingredient in its arsenal: Jessica Williams.
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“The Daily Show” correspondent breaks out into a leading role with ‘Jessica James,’ which hit Sundance earlier this year, generated some great word of mouth, and is now getting ready to drop on Netflix for the entire world to see. Again, the plot isn’t anything new — breakups, makeups, the complications of young adult life — but it’s told winningly, with a pretty solid supporting cast in Chris O’Dowd, Lakeith Stanfield, and Noel Wells along for the ride. Here’s the synopsis from Sundance:
Jessica James (Jessica Williams), an aspiring playwright in New York City, is trying hard to get over a recent breakup with her boyfriend. She sees light at the end of the tunnel when she meets Boone (Chris O’Dowd), who’s also recovering from a recent break-up. Together, they figure out a way to make it through the tough times, while also realizing they like each other—a lot.
Directed by Jim Strouse, “The Incredible Jessica James” hits Netflix on July 28th. [EW]