Netflix Unveils Trailer for Ladies First Comedy

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming comedy "Ladies First," starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, which explores gender role reversals in a parallel world dominated by women. The film is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on May 22, 2026.

In the story, Cohen portrays Damien Sachs, a high-powered advertising executive enjoying wealth, influence, and casual relationships as he eyes the CEO position at his firm. His routine shatters when he awakens in an alternate reality where women hold all positions of power, forcing him to confront his former subordinate, Alex Fox, played by Pike. Now a commanding leader, Alex challenges Damien for the top role, leading to a satirical clash that highlights the dynamics of flipped societal norms.

Directed by Thea Sharrock, known for films such as "Me Before You" and "Wicked Little Letters," the screenplay comes from Natalie Krinsky, Cinco Paul, and Katie Silberman. The production draws from the 2018 French Netflix film "I Am Not an Easy Man," directed by Eléonore Pourriat, which follows a similar premise of a chauvinistic man thrust into a female-led world. Producers include Liza Chasin,...