ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the trailer for Empire Waist, a new coming-of-age dramedy movie coming to theaters. Directed by Claire Ayoub, the movie stars Mia Kaplan, Rainn Wilson, and more. It will be released nationwide in the United States and in Canada on September 27, 2024, from Blue Fox Entertainment.
“Lenore Miller is a plus-size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight—and into the path of both bullies and new friends. Lenore’s father Mark (Wilson) is her biggest cheerleader, but the fears of her image-conscious mother (Pyle) and Lenore’s own insecurities prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?” reads the synopsis.
Check out the exclusive Empire Waist trailer and poster below (watch more trailers):
What is Empire Waist about?
Along with Kaplan (SMILF) and Wilson (The Office), Empire Waist stars Missi Pyle, Jemima Yevu, Jolene Purdy, Daisy Washington, Holly McDowell, Kassandra Tellez, Isabella Pisacane, Tabyana Ali, Aric Floyd, and Joe Ando-Hirsh.
Crystal Collins, Justin Baldoni, and Andrew Calof serve as producers on the film, while the production companies are Wayfarer Studios, P&G Studios, Try Anyway Productions, and American High. Steve Sarowitz, Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Molle DeBartolo, Kimberly Doebereiner, and Anna Saalfeld serve as executive producers, while Angela Cardon is the co-producer.
“Making Empire Waist was such a deeply healing experience for me,” Ayoub previously said about the movie, via Deadline. “Knowing that audiences across North America and around the world will be learning that they are worthy and loved exactly as they are goes beyond my wildest dreams. I’m so grateful to the team at Blue Fox Entertainment for championing our film and its message.”
