Breaking News In Yuba County Trailer Has Housewife Staging Fake News Kidnapping

Breaking News In Yuba County is a dark comedy about attention seekers creating fake news for media attention.

After thinking about it, it’s too close to reality.

Allison Janney plays a housewife, who conjures up a missing person’s case after her husband’s disappearance. Her story goes awry as many parties investigate her husband’s whereabouts, including a gangster (Awkwafina), a suspicious cop (Regina Hall), her half-sister journalist (Mila Kunis), and her husband’s brother (Jimmi Simpson). And, the truth will be uncovered.

The film is supported by more all-star actors, including Wanda Sykes, Juliette Lewis, Matthew Modine, Ellen Barkin, Samira Wiley, Bridget Everett, Clifton Collins, Jr., and Keong Sim. Tate Taylor (The Help, The Girl on the Train) directed the film from a script from Amanda Idoko.

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Here’s the official synopsis:

When an overlooked pencil pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock causes him to die of a heart attack so she buries his body and take advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her half-sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story, and a relentless local policewoman.

Breaking News in Yuba County sets to premiere on digital and select theaters on February 12.

Check out the trailer and poster below. Let us know what you think.

Source: MGM Studios