‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’: 5 things you need to know about the Apple TV + rom-com

In ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’, Andrew, a party host, forms an unconventional friendship with autistic Lola and her mother Domino in this coming-of-age romantic comedy
UPDATED MAY 27, 2022
Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson in a still from 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' (Apple TV +)
Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson in a still from 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' (Apple TV +)

Of late, audiences have started loving the creative concepts and novel storylines in series and films on a majority of global streaming platforms. With groundbreaking content in different genres that satisfies viewers' palates all across the globe, Apple TV + is bringing forth a modern slice-of-life romantic comedy movie titled ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’. From the trailer itself, the film looks like a roller-coaster ride of emotions but also gives fans happy vibes.

If fans loved watching drama series on Apple TV + like ‘Servant’, ‘Tehran’ and ‘Now & Then’, then they surely are going to enjoy the rom-com ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’.

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When is ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ releasing and where can you watch it?

‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ is set to be released globally on Apple TV+ on June 17, 2022, at 3:01 am EST.

What is ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ all about?

The story of the film revolves around Andrew (Cooper Raiff) who’s a 22-year-old college graduate. Even after having no clue of how to start his career, Andrew lands himself a job as a bar mitzvah party host. At the party, he meets the autistic girl Lola (Vanessa Burghardt) and her mother Domino (Dakota Johnson). Andrew then forms an unlikely friendship with Lola and her mother. Andrew’s friendship with Lola shows him a future that he had not imagined for himself but now wants it badly.

The official synopsis reads, “Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there’s one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it’s how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother’s classmates. When Andrew befriends a local mom, Domino, and her daughter, Lola, he finally discovers a future he wants – even if it might not be his own”.

“Cooper Raiff writes, directs and stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann and newcomers Vanessa Burghardt and Evan Assante in this tale of unconventional love that brims with emotional honesty”.

Who stars in ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’?

The following star cast has been confirmed for the film.

Dakota Johnson as Domino:

The 32-year-old model, actress, and producer Dakota Johnson is loved globally by audiences for her portrayal of Anastasia Steele in the erotic ‘Fifty Shades’ film trilogy. She has also acted in films like ‘Suspiria’, ‘How to be Single’, ‘The Lost Daughter’ and so on. She will be playing the role of Lola’s mother Domino in ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ that would be releasing globally on Apple TV +.

Dakota Johnson in a still from 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' (Apple TV +)

Other main actors in the cast of ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ include Cooper Raiff, Vanessa Burghardt, Leslie Mann, Brad Garrett and so on.

Creators

The critically acclaimed award-winning film which took the Sundance film festival and SXSW by storm a few months back has been written, directed, and also co-produced by Cooper Raiff. The film has been produced by Dakota Johnson alongside Ro Donnelly, Erik Feig, and Jessica Switch.

Trailer

The trailer of ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ has been dropped online by the makers. You can watch it here.



 

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