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DWTS' Maksim Chmerkovskiy Sets First Lead Acting Role with Vertical Series 'Wild Silence' - Watch the Trailer!

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is moving into the acting world and he’s set to star in a new vertical drama series.

For those who don’t know, verticals or “microdramas” are shot in a vertical aspect ratio for viewing on mobile phones, with each episode just 1 to 2 minutes in length. They are known to have low production costs, with Variety noting that actors tend to make $500 for each day of work.

Following the news that Taye Diggs signed on as the first high-profile actor to star in a microdrama, Maksim is now the first reality TV star to book a lead role in one, according to Deadline.

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Taye Diggs Joins New Microdrama Series at CandyJar, Becoming First Major Star to Lead a Vertical Show

Taye Diggs is moving into a new space for the entertainment industry!

The 55-year-old actor will star in a new series for microdrama streaming platfrom CandyJar, becoming one of the first major stars to lead a vertical show.

CandyJar features romance series that are shot in a vertical aspect ratio for viewing on mobile phones, with each episode just 1 to 2 minutes in length. They are known to have low production costs, with Variety noting that actors tend to make $500 for each day of work.

Taye will star in a new series that has the working title Off Limits & All Mine.

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