Pamela Anderson looks set to dazzle in the first look released from her new film.
The actress, 56, who has signed on for the Naked Gun reboot, will star in her first leading role in several years in The Last Showgirl.
Director Giancarla (Gia) Coppola, 37 – whose grandfather is Francis Ford Coppola of The Godfather fame – shared a snap of a pensive Anderson dressed in her glittering regalia on social media Friday with the Las Vegas strip in the background.
The former Baywatch star will play a Vegas performer who finds herself without a job when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run.
As a dancer in her fifties, her character struggles with what to do next and tries to repair a strained relationship with her daughter, after years of focusing mostly on her showgirl family.
Pamela Anderson, 56, looks set to dazzle in the first look released from her new film, The Last Showgirl, directed by Gia Coppola, 37. The drama is on its way to France, where it will look for distributors at the Cannes Market
Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, who co-stars in the upcoming drama, shared the snap, writing, ‘So excited for the world to see @pamelaanderson @davebautista @praisethelourd @kiernanshipka @brendasong in @giancarla.coppola @itskategersten THE LAST SHOWGIRL!’
The film already has already garnered international attention.
Paris-based sales and production company Good Fellas and US-based distributor and sales company Utopia are teaming up at Cannes to co-sell the film.
Deadline reported it was the first time the two powerhouse companies have done so.
‘We are thrilled to kick off foreign sales for Gia Coppola’s upcoming film, The Last Showgirl,’ Goodfellas Head of Sales Eva Diederix and Utopia VP of Sales Marie Zeniter said in a joint statement to the outlet.
‘This is exactly the type of title that distributors should be looking for: a compelling directorial voice, a stellar cast, and strong theatrical potential.’
Both executives praised Anderson’s performance, adding, ‘Combined with a captivating narrative, this film embodies the strength, resilience, and creativity of female voices in independent cinema.’
The script was written by Kate Gersten, known for her work on TV series such as The Good Place and Schmigadoon!
‘Pamela’s performance shows a very different side of her, adding depth to the iconic Las Vegas showgirl,’ said executives from Good Fellas and Utopia who are selling the film at the Cannes Market later this month (Pictured in Paris in September 2023)
The Last Showgirl is Anderson’s first film since 2022’s Alone At Night; seen center in 2023 with her sons Brandon, left, and Dylan right
‘Pamela’s performance shows a very different side of her, adding depth to the iconic Las Vegas showgirl.’
‘As we embark on this journey, we can’t wait for audiences worldwide to experience the magic of this film.’
The film does not have a US distributor or release date yet.
The former Baywatch star was the focus of the Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story, released by the streamer in 2023
That will, presumably, be taken care of pretty quickly at the Cannes Marketplace which runs concurrently with the film festival May 14-22.
The Last Showgirl is Anderson’s first feature since 2022’s Alone At Night.
She was also the focus of the Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story, released by the streamer in 2023.
The leading lady shared the first look in her Instagram Stories, commenting with a heart and a film clapper emojis.
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