Beautiful and self-destructive, hot-shot actor Danny Maldonado was once about to conquer Hollywood. Now, just a few years later, his career has flatlined, his boyfriend has dumped him and his long-estranged drug addict mother is dying. But when he's called in to audition for the lead role in the most talked-about new series in Hollywood, Danny vows to clean up his act, win his ex back and give the greatest audition of his life. What could go wrong?
Acting
Gabriel Sousa carries every breakdown flawlessly.
Writing
Darkly funny dialogue that stings with truth.
Director
Terracino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Traci Lords plays against type as Danny's agent, drawing from her own Hollywood survival story of scandal and reinvention.
The film satirizes 'prestige TV' casting culture where actors must perform authentic trauma to be considered 'brave.'
US
