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Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Several Hollywood actors have signed on to create content for microdrama platforms, which distribute short-form episodic video to mobile audiences. The actors involved include names from established film and television careers. Microdrama apps, which originated in Asia, have expanded into the U.S. market in recent years and compete with YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels for viewer attention.
