Next Stop Hollywood

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 8.1  (64)

Next Stop Hollywood was a reality television show broadcasted on ABC in 2013, which followed six aspiring actors who moved to Los Angeles to try to make it in Hollywood. The show featured a diverse cast of young actors who hailed from all over the United States, including New York, Texas, and Kentucky. Each episode of the show chronicled the ups and downs of their careers, as they auditioned for roles and tried to navigate the highly competitive world of show business.

The show was filmed in a documentary-style format, with cameras following the actors around as they went on auditions and tried to make connections in the industry. The show also provided insights into the personal lives of the actors, showing them dealing with the challenges of living in a new city, making friends, and managing their finances.

One of the key themes of Next Stop Hollywood was the importance of networking in the entertainment industry. The show featured well-known actors and industry professionals who provided advice to the aspiring actors, and the show emphasized the need for the actors to attend parties, events, and industry functions to make connections and get noticed. Throughout the series, the actors were encouraged to build relationships with agents, casting directors, and producers, and to cultivate their own personal brands.

Another major theme of the show was the importance of hard work and persistence. The actors on the show were all extremely talented, but they faced stiff competition and rejection on a regular basis. Viewers saw them grappling with the emotional toll of constant rejection and the struggle to stay positive in the face of disappointment. The show highlighted the need for fortitude, resilience, and determination in order to succeed in show business.

Towards the end of the season, the show ramped up the drama, as the actors faced critical auditions and began to see some success. Viewers saw the joy and relief when the actors received callbacks and landed roles, as well as the disappointment when they didn't get the parts they had hoped for. The show culminated in a final challenge, in which the actors were given the chance to showcase their talents in front of a panel of industry judges.

Overall, Next Stop Hollywood provided a realistic view of the challenges and rewards of pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. The show presented a diverse cast of talented young actors who were all chasing their dreams, and it highlighted some of the key factors that can help make or break an acting career. The show was inspiring and entertaining, and it provided a glimpse into the inner workings of the entertainment industry.

Next Stop Hollywood is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 8, 2013 and on ABC

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Week 6 - Hollywood, California
6. Week 6 - Hollywood, California
February 12, 2013
Final episode. It is Hollywood's night-of-nights - the Oscars - and Penelope and Michael check out the parties around town. Some of the cast need to make some big decisions whether to stay in LA or return home. There are some unexpected surprises. One of the cast gets a meeting with a top Hollywood agent and another is offered a role in a major series.
Week 5 - Hollywood, California
5. Week 5 - Hollywood, California
February 5, 2013
Alycia flies to Canada to meet the director of the feature film. Luke realizes time is running out and needs to refocus. He auditions for a pilot, executive produced by Natalie Portman. HaiHa gets an audition for a new series from the producers of Scrubs.
Week 4 - Hollywood, California
4. Week 4 - Hollywood, California
January 29, 2013
Things are heating up for Alycia and she must make some tough decisions about her career. Luke meanwhile gets angry over a failed audition and things get really heated.
Week 3 - Hollywood, California
3. Week 3 - Hollywood, California
January 22, 2013
Penelope gets a Hollywood agent and is in the running for a major feature film. Michael auditions for a role in Boardwalk Empire, while Craig gets some advice from Tropfest founder and feature film director John Polson.
Week 2 - Hollywood, California
2. Week 2 - Hollywood, California
January 15, 2013
Alycia scores two major auditions after only two weeks in Hollywood. Luke admits that his past demons may have cost him opportunities during past pilot seasons, while Michael, HaiHa and Craig attend a Hollywood awards ceremony. Craig talks to Joel Edgerton, Geoffrey Rush and Meryl Streep.
Week 1 - Hollywood, California
1. Week 1 - Hollywood, California
January 8, 2013
A candid documentary series that follow six ambitious young Aussie actors as they embark on one of the toughest journeys of their lives with a clear challenge in mind - to score a TV role in Hollywood, during the frenzied and chaotic US TV pilot season.
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Next Stop Hollywood is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Next Stop Hollywood on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    January 8, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (64)