Following thefirst trailerthat debuted back in June, Fox Searchlight Pictures has released the second trailer forMistress Americathrough Yahoo! Movies. This dramatic comedy marks the latest collaboration between actressGreta Gerwigand writer-directorNoah Baumbach, who both co-wrote the script, following their indie hitsGreenbergandFrances Ha.Mistress Americaalso features newcomer Lola Kirke in what could be a breakout performance.
InMistress America, Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonelycollege freshmanin New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) - a resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town - she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke’s alluringly mad schemes.Greta GerwigandNoah Baumbachalso produce withScott Rudin, Lila Yacoub and Rodrigo Teixeira.
Juliet Brett, Michael Chernus, Cindy Cheung, Shana Dowdeswell, Joel Garland, Charlie Gillette, Rebecca Henderson and Jasmine Cephas Jones round out the supporting cast.Mistress Americawill be going up against some steep competition at thebox office, opening againstStraight Outta ComptonandThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.when it hits theaters on August 14.Mistress Americais only slated to open in limited release next weekend, but we’ll keep you posted if Fox Searchlight decides to expand to movie theaters nationwide.
Greta Gerwigalso starred on an episode of IFC’sPortlandiathis year, and she also provides the voice of Pony Merks inChina, IL. The actress also has projects such as Maggie’s Plan andWiener-Dogin post-production. It isn’t known yet if the actress-writer is developing another project withNoah Baumbachat this time, but this will be the filmmaker’s secondcomedy moviereleased this year, followingWhile We’re Young.
Take a look at the trailer below featuringnew footagefromMistress Americabefore heading to the theaters next weekend. Do you think this comedy has what it takes to put up some big box office numbers in limited release? Be sure to check out our box office report in two weeks to find out howMistress Americafares.
