Ladies First
Short description
A wealthy and arrogant man who enjoys a life of power and casual romances finds his world overturned when he awakens in an alternate reality. In this parallel society, the traditional social order is reversed and women hold the dominant positions of authority.
This fantasy comedy was directed by Thea Sharrock, following her work on Me Before You, The One and Only Ivan, Wicked Little Letters, and The Beautiful Game. The film was produced by 3dot Productions and Netflix, with a screenplay written by Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman. The cast features Sacha Baron Cohen as Damien Sachs and Rosamund Pike as Alex Fox, alongside Tom Davis, Emily Mortimer, Weruche Opia, and Charles Dance. A total of 36 actors were credited in the production, supported by a crew of 43.
Released on May 21, 2026, in the United States, the movie has a runtime of 94 minutes. Based on 535 votes, the film holds a rating of 5.9/10 on TMDB.
What's left behind the scenes
- The idea to show the homes of the characters played by Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen as being in the same location, but with markedly different interiors, belonged to cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos.
- While working on her character's body language in the parallel world, Rosamund Pike consulted with costume designer Lauren Reyhani.
- Glenda is played in the film by Catherine Hunter. She once taught at the French theater school Ecole Philippe Gaulier, where Sacha Baron Cohen, who played the lead role, studied.
- Sacha Baron Cohen admitted that he specifically worked out at the gym while preparing for the role. He wanted to make his body more attractive for the scenes in the parallel world. Usually, the actor did not place much importance on his appearance, but for this role, he decided to change his look. This enhanced the comic effect he wanted to create.
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