How Derevyanko Chekhov Played
A Russian comedy series in which actor Pavel Derevyanko, after losing the role of Lomonosov, pursues the part of Chekhov but faces a ban from the playwright's great-granddaughter.
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About the series
What it’s about
Pavel Derevyanko loses the role of Lomonosov to another actor. He then sets his sights on playing Chekhov, hoping for critical acclaim in a serious dramatic role. When filming begins, the production is halted because Margarita Vasilyevna, Chekhov's great-granddaughter, lives in Taganrog and forbids the film. Pavel returns to his hometown to persuade her, but to win the role he must resolve all the conflicts within her family.
What hooks you
Pavel Derevyanko plays a version of himself, with Nadezhda Markina as his mother. Fyodor Stukov directs, and Fyodor Bondarchuk produces this comedy series.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who enjoy comedies about an actor's desperate ambition and the absurd obstacles of family feuds, with a Russian setting and a light, farcical tone.
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MOVIE․ONE · 189 votesCreative team
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