American Comic

American Comic is a fake documentary that follows two up-and-coming stand-ups, who, despite being from opposite sides of the comedy cultural divide, are nearly identical in their shittiness.

Cast

Joe Kwaczala

as Jay Christopher / Jovan

Sam Wiles

as Dan

John Eisenrich

as Jay's Biggest Fan

Hayley McFarland

as Olivia

Patton Oswalt

as Himself

Doug Benson

as Bryan Gold

Liezl Estipona

as Photographer #1

Jack Robichaud

as Jack

Trevor Martin

as Outside Comic #1

Jon Millstein

as Outside Comic #2

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