Kevin is initially offered the lead in a Sammy Davis Jr. biopic, a role which he realizes could be his "Ray," or "Ali," and propel his career to new levels. Once Wayne Brady throws his hat in the ring for the role of Sammy, the movie's producers get buyer's remorse and ask Kevin to do a screen test, which subsequently forces him to commit himself to earn the right to portray the multifaceted, diminutive entertainer.