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Unscripted

Unscripted

Hollywood. From the bottom up.

20058.71 Season10 EpisodesEndedTV-MA

Overview

Three young, struggling actors (played by three young, less-struggling actors) try to navigate the maze of agents, auditions and avarice that is Hollywood, frequently turning to their acting teacher for advice. As the title implies, the dialogue is mostly improvised, with situations based on the lives of the cast and creators.

Produced by George Clooney, Tommy Hinkley, Grant Heslov
NetworksHBO

Top Cast

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

Self

Krista Allen

Krista Allen

Self

Jennifer Hall

Jennifer Hall

Self

Frank Langella

Frank Langella

Goddard Fulton

Nick Paonessa

Nick Paonessa

Nick

Erik Weiner

Erik Weiner

Dragon

About Unscripted

Unscripted is a drama, comedy, reality series that first aired in 2005. it stars Bryan Greenberg, Krista Allen, Jennifer Hall. Three young, struggling actors (played by three young, less-struggling actors) try to navigate the maze of agents, auditions and avarice that is Hollywood, frequently turning to their acting teacher for advice. As the title implies, the dialogue is mostly improvised, with situations based on the lives of the cast and creators.

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