Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Unexpected Business

December 2025 •Korean

Set in a small, rural town, the show is about two friends, actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, running a supermarket for 10 days. They not only sell goods, but also operate small restaurant, where they cook and serve dishes. The two actors, who lived their whole lives in the city, experience life in the small town and blend into the neighborhood.

Nice To See You Again

December 2025 •Norwegian

Meetings between two people who have performed in the same arena in their careers - as teammates or opponents.

Variety & CNN Actors on Actors

December 2025 •English

Critically acclaimed performers are paired in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft.

At 25:00, in Akasaka

December 2025 •Japanese

When a rookie actor is cast alongside a charming former classmate, he struggles to separate his on-set performance from his true feelings.

Love Stage!!

December 2025 •Thai

A shy otaku from a celebrity family is dragged back into showbiz—and into the arms of the actor who once mistook him for a girl and never forgot him.

Hollywood

December 2025 •English

A 1980 documentary series exploring the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture.

After They Were Famous

December 2025 •English

The Informant

December 2025 •Czech

1950s. Under the communist regime, a struggling actor joins the KGB as an informant to make ends meet. He quickly finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of deceit and treachery.

Be Mine SuperStar

December 2025 •Thai

A superstar preparing for a role lets a loyal admirer into his world, and a gentle romance blossoms as the intern helps him learn how to love again.

Skip Beat!

December 2025 •Japanese

Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. She cleans, cooks, works three jobs and does nothing for herself because she loves him so much, but gets nothing in return. Still, she remains by his side. But then one day she goes unannounced to his agency with a delivery, and overhears him talking about her; he reveals to his manager that he only took her with him as a maid, and that he doesn't care for her at all. Upon hearing this, Kyoko doesn't just sit around and cry. She cuts and dyes her hair, changes her clothes and attitude and thus begins her journey to join showbiz and have her revenge against Sho

Rehearsals

December 2025 •Hebrew

Two theater writers are forced to work together just when they're going through a breakup in their relationship. They are joined by two egotistical TV stars.

Gamsung Camping

December 2025 •Korean

JTBC's Gamsung Camping, first aired on the 13th of October in Korea, is a real variety show where Park Narae, Ahn Young Mi, Park So Dam, MAMAMOO Solar, and Son Naeun spend a fun camping time visiting different camping grounds in South Korea.

Call It What You Want

December 2025 •Thai

Unveiling the secrets of Thailand’s BL industry, this series follows the loves, scandals, and struggles of a director and his milieu.

The Elegant Empire

December 2025 •Korean

A man and a woman take revenge desperately yet elegantly after being trampled on by enormous power.

Dateline: Unforgettable

December 2025 •English

A series of reports chosen by "Dateline" correspondents that answers the question they most often get asked — what their most memorable story is and why.

GBRB: Reap What You Sow

December 2025 •Korean

A-listed actors under the spotlight become farmers under the sunlight

The Real Murders of Los Angeles

December 2025 •English

In the City of Angels, everyone is striving for the unattainable high life, and some are willing to kill for it. Encompassing everything from beach communities like Venice and Malibu to the wealth of Beverly Hills and hip enclaves like Thai Town and Highland Park, Real Murders of Los Angeles exposes the dark underbelly of the city's glamorous façade. Follow the stories of those whose lust for fame and fortune led them to commit salacious, sinful, and scandalous murders.

I want to be a Star

December 2025 •Chinese

Zhong Da Tian owns a calefare agency which engages extras for various drama productions. Today’s shoot involves a military ambush on field. The Assistant Director (AD), Jeremy demands for twenty young lads to show up in three hours’ time. In a scurry, Da Tian rushes to the broadcasting station to get help. Whilst doing so, he chances upon super fan Edgar, who readily agrees to play calefare at the thought of getting closer to his idol. Gao Mei’s friend, Mei Yi turns up on set to meet Gao Mei. Despite her lack of confidence over the birthmark on her face, Mei Yi eventually agrees to help after Gao Mei’s relentless persuasion. Ever since his mother passed on, Da Tian’s son, Di Long spends most of his time unemployed and idling. When he asks for allowance, Da Tian seizes the opportunity to make him one of his talents. Thereon, this group of extras set foot on their acting journey, where the struggles of being a calefare await.

Good Cop, Bad Cop

December 2025 •English

Investigating a murder is hard enough. But when detectives realize the killer knows how to stage a crime scene to throw them off, the job gets even more difficult. They’re hunting down criminals who are sworn to protect and serve -- killers with a badge.

The Artist's Adventures

December 2025 •Russian

An inside look at the professional and personal life of Andrey Batt. A peek inside the exploits and privileged adventures of the artist himself and his friends. Batt welcomes viewers into his unfiltered world of fame, relationships, sport and art.