Sacha Baron Cohen finds out what it’s like to be female in a male-dominated world in Ladies First, which flips the script and has females in charge and men in subservient roles. Directed by Thea Sharrock (Wicked Little Letters), the trailer shows Baron Cohen struggling to adjust to not being part of the gender in charge.
The satirical comedy also stars Rosamund Pike, Charles Dance, Emily Mortimer, Tom Davis, Richard E. Grant, and Fiona Shaw. Weruche Opia, Kathryn Hunter, Kadiff Kirwan, and Bill Paterson fill out the ensemble.
Netflix released this synopsis of the remake of the streamer’s Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile, written and directed by Eléonore Pourriat:
“Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen) seemingly has it all: money, power, and a never-ending stream of casual flings. As he prepares to ascend to the role of CEO at a leading advertising agency, his life is turned upside down when he wakes up in his worst nightmare: a parallel world dominated by women. Where he once ruled the boardroom, he now finds himself humbled and going head-to-head with the newly fierce and fearless Alex Fox (Rosamund Pike).
With the rules of engagement changed and Alex at the top of her game, the two boldly battle it out in a playful and satirical comedy about what happens when the script is flipped.”
Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman wrote the screenplay. Producers include Liza Chasin, Eleonore Dailly, and Edouard de Lachomette, with Nicky Kentish Barnes and Natalie Krinsky executive producing.