Ayesha Curry has her first leading role in a feature film, and her husband was quick to react. Roku released the trailer and premiere date for “Second Chance Holiday” on Tuesday, October 27, almost four months after naming her the headliner in July. Stephen Curry posted his response on Instagram once the news was out. The holiday romantic comedy casts her as a dating expert opposite Matthew Daddario. It starts streaming on the Roku Channel on November 5.
Stephen Curry backs Ayesha Curry’s first leading film role
Stephen Curry marked the moment on Instagram Stories with a short greeting for Ayesha: “My Leading Lady.” He wrote that he sees the work behind the scenes, and that the public now gets to watch her shine. The Golden State Warriors star added that this is only the beginning.Ayesha plays Chelsey Banks, a dating expert who keeps getting dumped around the holidays. She goes home for a fresh start and runs into her high school sweetheart, played by Daddario. Roku describes her streak as a possible curse, or maybe the universe nudging her back to her first love.Maxwell McGuire directs from a script by Erin Muroski. Muse Entertainment produced the film with Motion Entertainment. Dennis Andres and Arlene Duncan co-star, and viewers can stream it free.Ayesha said in a July statement she “fell in love with” Chelsey while bringing her to life.
Ayesha Curry’s acting credits before the lead role
Acting is not new to her. Ayesha landed small parts as a child actor on Hannah Montana and Good Luck Charlie, then turned up later in Ballers and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Netflix’s Irish Wish put her opposite Lindsay Lohan in 2024. Last year she played a TV host in Hulu’s Joy to the World, a supporting turn in another holiday comedy.The top billing is what changes this time. Until now, she had never carried a feature film.GOAT, an animated film, premiered in February. Curry produced it and appeared in it, while Ayesha voiced Carol, the manager of Whiskers Diner.The couple also share a Broadway credit. They co-produced “The Lost Boys: A New Musical,” which opened April 26 and picked up 12 Tony nominations. Their arts projects run through Unanimous Media, the production company Curry owns. Now, Ayesha is expanding her resume with standout titles alongside her business ventures.