Casting Networks Under Fire: What the Subscription Backlash Means for Actors
By The Up-To-Date Actor, January 09, 2026
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The casting ecosystem is shifting—again. This time, the disruption comes from Casting Networks, which is facing intense industry backlash and a potential class-action lawsuit over newly announced subscription fees for agents and managers.
What’s being debated isn’t just pricing. It’s a much bigger question:
Is the industry moving toward an illegal pay-to-play model—and what does that mean for working actors?
Let’s break it down.
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