‘Hollywood’
‘Hollywood’ is a new Netflix limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan that’s going back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. The show follows aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood as they strive for success in Tinseltown. ‘Hollywood’ is pulling back the curtain and spotlighting the unfair systems and biases across race, gender, and sexuality that continue to this day. The series explores what Hollywood might have looked like if it had a rewrite to be a more inclusive, diverse industry all those years ago. The series stars David Corenswet as Jack, Darren Criss as Raymond, Jeremy Pope as Archie, Laura Harrier as Camille, Samara Weaving as Claire, Dylan McDermott as Ernie, Holland Taylor as Ellen Kincaid, Patti LuPone as Avis, Jim Parsons as Henry Willson, Jake Picking as Rock Hudson, Joe Mantello as Dick, and Maude Apatow as Henrietta. See more photos of ‘Hollywood’ in our gallery now.
David Corenswet & Patti LuPone
David Corenswet & Patti LuPone star as Jack and Avis. They have previously worked with Ryan Murphy in ‘The Politician,’ ‘Pose,’ and ‘American Horror Story.
Patti LuPone
Patti LuPone stars as Avis. This is her third time working with Ryan Murphy.
Samara Weaving & Laura Harrier
Samara Weaving & Laura Harrier star as Claire & Camille. They’re best known for starring in movies like ‘Ready or Not’ and ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming.’
Joe Mantello & Holland Taylor
Joe Mantello & Holland Taylor star as Dick & Ellen. Joe previously worked with Ryan on ‘The Normal Heart.’
Jim Parsons
He’s Sheldon Cooper no more! Jim Parsons stars as Henry Willson, a notorious Hollywood talent agent.
Michelle Krusiec & Laura Harrier
Michelle Krusiec & Laura Harrier stars as Anna May Wong and Camille. Anna May Wong is known for being the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star.
The Boys Of ‘Hollywood’
Since this is a Ryan Murphy show, there is eye candy aplenty. Darren Criss, Jeremy Pope, David Corenswet, and Jake Picking star in his newest show.
Katie McGuinness
Katie McGuinness guest stars as Vivien Leigh. Vivien played Scarlett O’Hara in ‘Gone With the Wind.’
Mira Sorvino
Mira Sorvino guest stars as Jeanne Crandall. The Oscar winner is teaming up with Ryan Murphy for the first time.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah plays Hattie McDaniel in ‘Hollywood.’ Hattie notably played Mammy in ‘Gone With the Wind’ and became the first person of color to win an Oscar.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow plays Henrietta, Jack’s wife. Jack keeps the gritty details of his Hollywood life a secret from her.
Dylan McDermott
Dylan McDermott plays Ernie, the owner of Golden Tip Gas, which is both a service station and a high-end brothel. Dylan has worked with Ryan Murphy before on ‘American Horror Story.’
Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner plays Ace Amberg, the head of Ace Studios. Ace is married to Avis.
Jake Picking
Jake Picking stars as Rock Hudson. Rock was one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs of his day.
Laura Harrier & Darren Criss
Laura Harrier and Darren Criss star as Camille and Raymond. They’re quite the power couple.