Quiz Lady Apr 2026

When Anne’s beloved elderly dog is kidnapped to cover their mother’s gambling debt, the painfully shy trivia savant must do the one thing she has spent her life avoiding: step into the spotlight. Her only hope for a quick payout is to get on her favorite game show, Can’t Stop the Quiz , hosted by a bizarre, self-parodying version of himself (a hilarious cameo from Will Ferrell).

Quiz Lady (2023) is a raucous yet tender comedy that pits two wildly mismatched sisters against the high-stakes world of televised game shows. Directed by Jessica Yu and written by Jen D’Angelo, the film stars Awkwafina as the meek, pug-obsessed accountant Anne, and Sandra Oh as her wildly impulsive, larger-than-life estranged sister, Jenny. Quiz Lady

With Jenny crash-landing back into her life as a chaotic, reluctant coach, the sisters embark on a cross-country road trip of flashy costumes, karaoke meltdowns, and reluctant bonding. Anne must conquer stage fright, dodge a loan shark (Jason Schwartzman, perfectly slimy), and learn that being a “quiz lady” is about more than just facts—it’s about finally finding her voice. When Anne’s beloved elderly dog is kidnapped to