On Thursday, Roadside Attractions unveiled the inaugural trailer for "The Last Showgirl," a poignant drama helmed by Gia Coppola and featuring a stellar performance by Pamela Anderson. Scheduled for a cinematic debut on December 14 in Los Angeles, with a nationwide rollout on January 10, the film first premiered on the global stage at the Toronto Film Festival.
Anderson embodies Shelly, a dazzling and seasoned showgirl who finds herself at a crossroads when her long-running spectacle, after three decades of glittering success, comes to an abrupt end. Her portrayal has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her a nomination for Outstanding Performance at the prestigious Gotham Awards, a bellwether of critical recognition.
The film boasts producers Robert Schwartzman, Natalie Farrey, and Coppola herself. Following its world premiere in Toronto's Special Presentations section, Roadside Attractions secured the rights to "The Last Showgirl." The movie has since been honored with a Jury Prize at the San Sebastian Film Festival and boasts an impressive 81% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
During her time at Toronto, Anderson expressed a profound connection to the film, describing it as "meant for me." She revealed a poignant anecdote, lamenting that her former agents had failed to even present her with the script when it crossed their desks. "My ex-agent simply didn't believe I had what it took, which was incredibly hurtful because this role was everything to me," she confided to Deadline. "That skepticism fueled my determination to excel. I poured my heart and soul into this character. I had nothing left to lose. I am Shelly, and I can't imagine anyone else embodying her. This film was destiny's gift to me."
