Understudy (2026)
THE COFFEE STILL TASTES LIKE SHIT
An ambitious young theater assistant grows frustrated as his ideas are repeatedly dismissed by the director of a troubled production of Macbeth. Determined to prove his creative worth, he begins pushing his own vision behind the scenes, setting off a power struggle that blurs the line between artistic conviction and personal ambition.
Director: Villads Magnussen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: June 17, 2026
Cast
- Oliver Due - Magnus
- Dan Zahle - Instruktøren
- Per Ankjær - Peter
- Noëlle Gutierrez - Anna
- Anita Gærdbo Johannessen - Julie
- Michael Schilling - Direktøren
Budget: $750
Original Language: da
Keywords
morality, dramedy, old vs new
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Understudy about?
- An ambitious young theater assistant grows frustrated as his ideas are repeatedly dismissed by the director of a troubled production of Macbeth. Determined to prove his creative worth, he begins pushing his own vision behind the scenes, setting off a power struggle that blurs the line between artistic conviction and personal ambition.
- Who directed Understudy?
- Understudy was directed by Villads Magnussen.
- Who stars in Understudy?
- Understudy stars Oliver Due, Dan Zahle, Per Ankjær, Noëlle Gutierrez, Anita Gærdbo Johannessen, Michael Schilling.
- How long is Understudy?
- Understudy has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Understudy?
- Understudy is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Understudy?
- Understudy had a budget of $750.