'Survival of the Thickest' Official Trailer

Survival Of The Thickest production stills

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Netflix announced that July 13th is the day we can expect to see its new comedy series Survival of the Thickest. Click inside to check out the hilarious trailer!

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, the show also stars Tone Bell, Christine Horn, Tasha Smith and Garcelle Beauvais. Recurring guest stars inlcude Taylor Selé, 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 and Ambre Anderson. Additional guest stars include Sarah Cooper, Hugh Moore, Solomon Georgio, Mark McKinnon, Christine Jones, Joyelle Johnson, Veronica Mosey, Nicole Byer, Jordan Carlos, Clifton Davis, Misha Osherovich & Robert Christopher Riley

Buteau co-created the series with showrunner Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, who was also an executive producer. Additional executive producers included Linda Mendoza; Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich (for A24) and Anne Hong for Mosaic. Linda Mendoza, Kim Nguyen, Amy Aniobi, Kimmy Gatewood all directed episodes while Grace Edwards, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio, ER Fightmaster, Hillary Handlesman, Julia Lindon contributed as writers alongside Buteau and Witzel.

Check out the trailer and some first look photos from the highly anticipated comedy below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!