The Understudy
2026, English. Directed by Isaiah Johnson.
All the world is a stage.
Buster Banks, a struggling stage actor, takes an unethical risk to get the lead role in a new play.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 10 April 2026
- Written by
- Isaiah Johnson
- Budget
- $375
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The Understudy runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is The Understudy on?
The Understudy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 April 2026. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Understudy?
If you liked The Understudy, try The Truth About Emanuel, The House on Carroll Street, Lockdown.
Who directed The Understudy?
The Understudy (2026) was directed by Isaiah Johnson and stars Michael Kysylyczyn, Julian Klein, Simon Luckow.