My early peek at new comedy”Stop! That! Train!” starring RuPaul and directed by Adam Shankman

Attended a terrifically fun screening of the new comedy “Stop! That! Train!” last night at United Talent Agency. The movie is frantic, outrageous and funny in an “Airplane” kind of way. It’s a hoot!
The movie follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza” threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Celebration, Florida the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy. Rachel Bloom plays the only sane person trying to help from the ground.

Director Adam Shankman (“Hairspray,” “Rock of Ages”) told us he shot movie in 19 days. He was at screening with the movie’s co-writer Christina Friel. RuPaul Charles as president of the United States? Stranger things have happened! (Matt Rogers plays her chief of staff and makes most of his brief time on screen).
So many cameos including Lisa Rinna who attended last night’s screening along with cast member Symone of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame. Also look for cameos from Charo, Sarah Michelle Geller (a fun running gag), Nicole Richie, Jai Rodriguez, Raven-Symone, Joel McHale, Chris Parnell and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Brian Jordan Alvarez plays a hapless co-pilot, Missi Pyle a horny passenger, and there are some funny screen moments for the great Drew Droege. Movie hits theaters on June 12 – perfect Pride Month release.







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