Official Teaser for ‘The Last Showgirl’ Starring Pamela Anderson Released – Video

Aside from netizens buzzing over the teaser for Pamela Anderson’s showbiz-inspired movie, the film’s director shared some heartwarming words about the lead actress.

Opening up with a close-up view of a dolled-up Anderson as her showgirl character Shelley, the teaser’s start pulls viewers into the glitzy world of show business.

However, it then reveals a less glamorous side when Dave Bautista’s stage manager character, Eddie, announces, “Places, please. Places, please. This is the places call for the final performance of the ‘Razzle Dazzle.'”

As Eddie makes the announcement via an intercom, another close-up view of Shelley’s face appears onscreen. However, this time, she is noticeably less chipper than she was at the very beginning of the teaser, forcing a smile as she puts on her bejeweled headpiece with tears welling up in her eyes.

Standout visuals depict Shelley and her fellow performers, Jodie (played by Kiernan Shipka), and Marianne (portrayed by Brenda Song), touching up their makeup and getting ready for their last act.

Accompanying the teaser were the smooth vocals of Grammy-Award-winning artist Miley Cyrus, who sang a song called “Beautiful That Way.” The teaser also had overlaid text with an array of raving reviews from esteemed media outlets.

Standing in contrast to the raving reviews, some social media users found themselves less captivated by the teaser and Anderson’s acting. “Humm? I predict THIS movie will bomb at the box office! They made the raunchy movie ‘Showgirls’ years back, and it laid a big time [sic] egg,” remarked a YouTube user.

“January release. Means the movie isn’t good. Film studios release movies January that know are going to flop [sic]. They dump their bad movies in January. It’s a dumping can for them,” added a Facebooker.

“Okay…So why is she whispering all the time?” wondered a spectator, while another pointed out, “I can’t stand how ‘natural’ she wants to be nowadays.”

On the other hand, however, a social media user expressed concern for Anderson, “She looks so empty… Hollywood absolutely ruined and gutted her, along with any guy she ever dated…😢.”

Amid the criticisms and concern came praises, with one fan swooning, “I am so happy for Pamela. She deserves everything. Finally someone gave her the chance to express all her talents. Pamela we love you [sic].”

Another questioned, “Who were her people that pushed for her renaissance in recent years? They really brought it.” “She’s finally getting the recognition that she deserves,” praised someone else.

Fans are not the only ones singing Anderson’s praises, as the movie’s director, Gia Coppola, had nothing but positive things to say about the lead actress. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly earlier this month (November), Coppola dubbed Anderson as “the Marilyn Monroe of our time.”

Coppola also mentioned that she noticed a lot of “parallels” between Pamela Anderson and Shelley, but ultimately “saw this was a person that was really hungry to show her talents.”

“The Last Showgirl,” which was written by Kate Gersten and will be shown at AMC Century City on December 13, introduces viewers to the life of Shelley. She has been a Las Vegas showgirl for over 30 years and must now navigate a new life after the last traditional floor show closes.

Unlike her much younger counterparts (Song and Sherpa), Shelley is in her 50s and thus, faces different challenges that come with the closure of the show. As a result, she goes through emotional turmoil and attempts to reconnect with her daughter, whom she barely knows.

With Coppola’s skillful direction highlighting the nuanced expressions of each character as they go through their experiences, the film “highlights the all-too-human sensitivities behind the harsh glare of those famous neon signs and stage lights.”