Pamela Anderson is proving her staying power in her return to cinemas with indie film “The Last Showgirl.”
The iconic “Barb Wire” and “Baywatch” star plays the title character of Gia Coppola’s feature that centers on a Las Vegas performer (Anderson) who finds herself at a career crossroads after her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Per the official synopsis, as a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next and tries to repair a strained relationship with her daughter.
In addition to Anderson, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd also star.
Kate Gersten cowrote the screenplay with Robert Schwartzman. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw serves as the director of photography. The feature includes original music from Andrew Wyatt (“Barbie”). Natalie Farrey is producing.
Goodfellas and Utopia are launching sales at Cannes. The feature is currently in post-production. U.S. rights are still available and repped by CAA Media Finance.
“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 Deadline. “This is exactly the type of title that distributors should be looking for: a compelling directorial voice, a stellar cast, and strong theatrical potential.”
The statement continued to praise Anderson’s role, reading, “Combined with a captivating narrative, this film embodies the strength, resilience, and creativity of female voices in independent cinema. 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 Last Showgirl” marks Anderson’s first lead role in years, and her latest feature after 2022’s “Alone at Night.” Anderson previously released Netflix documentary “Pamela, A Love Story” and spoke out about the viral Hulu limited series “Pam & Tommy” that fictionalized her tumultuous relationship with Tommy Lee.
“Palo Alto” and “Mainstream” director Coppola previously called Anderson’s role a “daring and heartfelt performance,” saying in a press statement, “I’ve always wanted to make a movie in Vegas. I’m so proud of our cast and crew, especially Pamela.”
