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The Understudy (2026)

Movie 8 min

Drama Thriller

Buster Banks, a struggling stage actor, takes an unethical risk to get the lead role in a new play.

Isaiah Johnson Director Isaiah Johnson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 10, 2026
Runtime
8 min
Budget
$375

Cast

Michael Kysylyczyn Buster Banks Julian Klein Thomas Guess Simon Luckow Wes Crunch Alexander Folz James Brooks Will Gaspar Plato Carter Lambert Director Isaiah Johnson Isaiah Johnson Rude PA Cora Tsang-Johnson PA Belle Manthey Cast Member

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Understudy about?
Buster Banks, a struggling stage actor, takes an unethical risk to get the lead role in a new play.
Who directed The Understudy?
The Understudy was directed by Isaiah Johnson.
Who stars in The Understudy?
The Understudy stars Michael Kysylyczyn, Julian Klein, Simon Luckow, Alexander Folz.
When was The Understudy released?
The Understudy is a 2026 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Understudy?
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