Positive reactions poured in after The Daily Wire dropped a trailer for “Lady Ballers,” a new feature-length comedy that mocks the recent phenomenon of men competing in women’s sports.
The film, directed by Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing, will follow the story of a down-on-his-luck former high school basketball coach, Rob, who will do anything to win — which in this case means teaching his team of men radical modern gender theory and leading them to identify as women in order to brutally dominate multiple women’s sports. Boreing stars in the film alongside Daily Wire sports show “Crain & Co.” hosts.
“This looks sooo goood. Can’t wait to watch!” Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik reacted to the trailer, which has been viewed over 10.5 million times on X.
This looks sooo goood 😂. Can’t wait to watch! https://t.co/lE0Aha7mIi
— Chaya Raichik (@ChayaRaichik10) November 27, 2023
“When and where can I see this?!” comedian Roseanne Barr said responding to the trailer’s drop on Monday. The film will be available to DailyWire+ members beginning this Friday, December 1, at 8:00 p.m. EST.
When and where can I see this?! https://t.co/MKWA9kTpEf
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) November 27, 2023
Paula Scanlan, a spokeswoman for the Independent Women’s Forum and advocate for keeping men out of women’s sports, said she was pleased the absurdity of men participating in women’s sports was being highlighted by film.
“While most days it’s frustrating or upsetting that so many people defend men playing in women sports, we have to admit it is hilarious that they do … I’m glad the absurdity (and humor) of the situation is being highlighted by this film. I can’t wait to see it. I am so glad non woke people are entering the comedy space again!” she said.
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who has a cameo in the film, shared the trailer for the film on X, taking aim at comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
[Jimmy Kimmel], this is how you make basketball comedy that is actually funny. Take notes,” Cruz said, referring to their basketball rivalry.
.@JimmyKimmelLive, this is how you make basketball comedy that is actually funny. Take notes. https://t.co/0n0w28bRdC
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 27, 2023
“This is what we have all been craving for so long. Actual comedy. Lady Ballers is going to be one of the top blockbusters of the year. Mark my words,” conservative X account End Wokeness said.
The trailer reveals a who’s who of conservative personalities — including Daily Wire stars Ben Shapiro, Brett Cooper, Michael Knowles, and Andrew Klavan, plus college women’s swim champ Riley Gaines, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon, with even more to be revealed in the film.
“I think it’s fair to say this trailer is the pinnacle of my acting career,” Klavan said, sharing the trailer.
Gaines, who was forced to race against male swimmer Lia Thomas during her collegiate career, said she was very excited for the film’s release.
“Highlighting the absurdity of allowing men into women’s sports through comedy & what’s supposed to be satire. This is the way Sooooo excited for this! Make sure to watch ‘LADY BALLERS’ ft me and some of the most influential people in the conservative movement on 12/1,” she said.
Other prominent reactions included:
🤣 AWESOME! https://t.co/4B7JZlWjwq
— PragerU (@prageru) November 27, 2023
lol omg https://t.co/PL5sVWwXl2
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) November 27, 2023
Yes. The madness must be mocked.
Well done, Jeremy. You'll get a mention when I win Best Supporting Actor for my part in this. https://t.co/5RZKdvqqzC
— Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) November 27, 2023