Hollywood drops on Netflix on Friday, May 1 as a brand-new series set in post-World War Two Los Angeles. The show follows a bunch of filmmakers as they try to make it in Tinseltown in this star-studded series. Here’s everything you need to know about the cast.
Who is in the cast of Hollywood on Netflix?
Raymond Ainsley – Darren Criss
Darren Criss stars as up-and-coming director and screenwriter Raymond Ainsley who hopes to tackle the racial discrimination in Hollywood.
Criss first caught viewers’ attention as Blaine in Glee before winning an Emmy and Golden Globe for starring as serial killer Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
Jack Castello – David Corenswet
Aspiring young actor and veteran Jack Castello is played by David Corenswet.
Most recently, the actor also starred in Murphy’s show The Politician as River Parkley and has also appeared in House of Cards.
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Rock Hudson – Jake Picking
Real-life actor Rock Hudson was a huge star in the 1950s and is played by Jake Picking.
Picking is known for films like Patriots Day, Dirty Grandpa and Blockers.
Ernie – Dylan McDermott
Dylan McDermott plays the boss of a Hollywood gas station in the show.
He’s previously appeared in American Horror Story, The Politician and The Practice.
Dick Samuels – Joe Mantello
Dick Samuels is the boss at Ace Studios who is played by Joe Mantello.
Mantello has previously appeared in The Normal Heart but is also known for his Broadway roles.