Christopher Guest's 'Mascots' heading to Netflix after Toronto Film Festival debut

BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Writer-director Christopher Guest's latest mockumentary Mascots is to debut on Netflix Oct. 13, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.

Guest's other credits include For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show and This is Spinal Tap.

"Starring many of his regular troupe of actors, this latest film takes place in the ultra-competitive world of sports mascots where they compete for the most prestigious award in their field, the Gold Fluffy," a synopsis of Mascots said.

The cast includes Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, Ed Begley, Jr., Christopher Moynihan, Don Lake, Brad Williams, Zach Woods, Chris O'Dowd, Susan Yeagley, Sarah Baker, Tom Bennett, Kerry Godliman, Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Hitchcock, Maria Blasucci, John Michael Higgins, and Jim Piddock.