Creators are shaping the entertainment industry and landing cameos in the biggest blockbusters. CORQ has previously reported on the rise of creators as actors and musicians, and this continues to grow exponentially.
US comedian Caleb Hearon will play an assistant in The Devil Wears Prada 2, while Amelia Dimoldenberg also has a small role. Hearon previously appeared in Amazon Prime Video’s Overcompensating and has co-written and starred in the upcoming film Trash Mountain. Earlier in 2026, Dimoldenberg had a cameo in BBC drama Industry and announced she is developing a romantic comedy. US podcaster Jake Shane is starring in a series for Hulu based on his own life and had a cameo in Hacks. In the UK, TikToker Tega Alexander is joining the next season of Netflix’s Bridgerton as Lord Anderson’s son.
CORQ’s trends editor Caroline Edwards breaks down creators-as-actors and how they are producing hits for production companies.
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