Actual Talent
As of November 10, 2026, Actual Talent is a pilot that is in pre-production, currently casting. Attached are casting director Max Jordan; and directors Luca Filiz and EJ Chen. It is scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles, CA in February 2027. Production List last updated this listing on November 10, 2026.
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Project Summary
At a prestigious public university with an underfunded arts program, six wildly different college artists chase their dreams and collide with adulthood in Actual Talent—a dramatic sitcom blending heartfelt ambition with chaotic comedy as they navigate the art world, college life, and the messy road to "making it" in the industry. Filming 5 days in mid-February 2027 in Los Angeles, CA.
Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Max Jordan |
Directing
| Director | Luca Filiz |
| Director | EJ Chen |
| Director of Photography | Dallas Calkins |
Writing
| Writer | Luca Filiz |
| Writer | EJ Chen |
Casting
| Casting Director | Max Jordan |
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/actual-talent (last updated Nov 10, 2026).