Jason McDonald to star alongside Heather Locklear in Lifetime’s ‘Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff’ Adaptation
We are so excited to share that CDA’s Jason MacDonald is set to star alongside Heather Locklear as her on screen husband ‘Richard Carlson’ in Lifetime’s DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF: THE KRISTINE CARLSON STORY (working title)! Check out the full announcement on...
World Premiere of ALL MY PUNY SORROWS, starring Sarah Gadon, part of TIFF’s Special Presentations Programme
ALL MY PUNY SORROWS starring our own Sarah Gadon is set to have it’s World Premiere at TIFF, part of the Special Presentations programme. The 46th annual Toronto International Film Festival has announced the first 32 star-studded movies selected to premiere at the...
Sarah Gadon joins 78th annual Venice Film Festival Competition Jury
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Sarah Gadon joins this year’s competition jury at the 78th Venice Film Festival in September! Venice runs September 1-11 this year. Check out the announcement on Deadline:...
Maxwell McCabe-Lokos set to recur as a Guest Star on HBO Max’s Station Eleven
CDA’s Maxwell McCabe-Lokos is set to recur as a Guest Star on the highly anticipated ten episode HBO Max original series STATION ELEVEN. Maxwell plays ‘Vlad’, a musician in The Traveling Symphony. Check out the full announcement on Deadline:...
Sarah Podemski & Sarah Gadon set to star in and executive produce CBC’s indigenous drama THE RED
We are so thrilled to share that CDA’s Sarah Podemski and Sarah Gadon are set to star in and executive produce the one hour indigenous drama THE RED, part of the CBC’s upcoming lineup! Check out the full article in the Toronto Star:...
Exclusive via Vanity Fair: Emily Hampshire in Epix’s ‘Chapelwaite’
This August on Epix, CDA’s Emily Hampshire plays ‘Rebecca Morgan’ in CHAPELWAITE, based off of Jerusalem’s Lot by Stephen King. Emily plays opposite Adrien Brody. An exclusive article on Vanity Fair has a first look at the series: "Expanding King’s short fiction into...
Emily Hampshire has her 6th consecutive win at the Canadian Screen Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
A huge congratulations to our own Emily Hampshire on her 6th consecutive win at the Canadian Screen Awards last night for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her work on SCHITT’S CREEK! Check out the official CSA page about her win:...
Emily Hampshire & Jackie Richardson are each nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
We are so pleased to share that CDA’s Jackie Richardson and Emily Hampshire have each been nominated for Canadian Screen Awards! Jackie is nominated for ‘Best Supporting Performance, Web Program or Series’ for her performance in HEY LADY! Emily Hampshire is nominated...
Emily Hampshire to star as the title character in an updated version of Norman Lear’s Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
CDA’s Emily Hampshire has signed on to star as the title character in a new, updated version of Norman Lear’s hit MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN! "Schitt’s Creek” star Emily Hampshire has signed on to star as the title character in a new, updated version of Norman Lear’s...
Schitt’s Creek with CDA’s Emily Hampshire nominated for the Golden Globe’s ‘Best TV Series, Comedy’ Award
SCHITT’S CREEK with our own Emily Hampshire is nominated for ‘Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy’ at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards! Tune in on Sunday February 28th when the winners are announced. Congratulations to Emily and the entire cast and crew!...
Jason MacDonald set to recur in the Fox comedy ‘This Country’
Happy New Year! We have some exciting casting news to kick off 2021: CDA’s Jason MacDonald is set to recur in Fox’s comedy series, THIS COUNTRY. "EXCLUSIVE: The Vampire Diaries alum Jason MacDonald is set for a recurring role in Fox’s This Country, Jenny Bicks’ and...
Sarah Gadon to star in Michael McGowan’s feature film All My Puny Sorrows
We are thrilled to share that our own Sarah Gadon will star in Michael McGowan's feature film ALL MY PUNY SORROWS, based on the novel by Miriam Toews. Gadon is set as a lead alongside Alison Pill (Vice), Amybeth McNulty (Anne With An E) and Oscar-nominee Mare...
Emily Hampshire & the cast/crew of SCHITT’S CREEK win big at the 72nd Emmy Awards
A huge congratulations to CDA’s Emily Hampshire and the cast & crew of SCHITTS CREEK on their multiple wins last night at the 72nd Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series! With a total of 9 wins, they achieved a historic Emmy sweep. Toronto Star...
TIFF Ambassador Sarah Gadon attends the Opening Day of the Festival with Porsche
TIFF Ambassador Sarah Gadon attended the drive-in screening of AMERICAN UTOPIA on the opening day of the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday. A big thanks to Porsche Canada & Conversation Agency for bringing her there in style. A link to the Globe...
Viggo Mortensen’s feature FALLING, starring Bracken Burns, to play at TIFF
CDA’s Bracken Burns is ‘Jill’ in Viggo Mortensen’s feature directorial debut FALLING, about a gay man on a patience-testing mission to care for his ailing, solitary, and conservative father. The film is set to play at the Toronto International Film Festival in...
Schitt’s Creek nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 72nd Emmy Awards
SCHITT'S CREEK, starring our own Emily Hampshire as Stevie, is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the 72nd Emmy Awards! A massive congratulations to the cast and crew. Check out the full list of nominee's here:...
Emily Hampshire featured on Variety’s 2020 Power of Pride List
We are thrilled for our own Emily Hampshire, who is featured on Variety's 2020 Power of Pride List! https://variety.com/lists/pride-list-2020-variety/emily-hampshire/
Lauren Lee Smith & the cast of Frankie Drake Mysteries will be back for Season 4
Thrilled to share that CDA's Lauren Lee Smith and the cast of CBC's FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES will be returning for a 4th season! Check out the official CBC Press Release announcing the wonderful news here:...
For the 5th year in a row, Emily Hampshire wins Best Supporting Actress, Comedy at the CSA’s
A huge congratulations to CDA's own Emily Hampshire on her two wins last night at the Canadian Screen Awards! For the 5th year in a row Emily won for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her work on SCHITT'S CREEK as Stevie, and she also won Best Lead Performance...
Juliette Gosselin nominated at the Quebec Cinema Awards for Best Supporting Role
We are thrilled to share that the excellent Juliette Gosselin is nominated for Best Supporting Role at the Quebec Cinema Awards for her fantastic performance as ‘Clara’ in the film FABULEUSES, which was also nominated for Best Film. The film is currently streaming on...
Eva Avila joins other recording artists remotely in moving rendition of ‘We are the World’
CDA client Eva Avila and other recording artists gather remotely to record this beautiful rendition! Stay home people! Let’s flatten the curve. Check out the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueT3vIHF5jo
Emily Hampshire hosts live talk show for The Actors Fund to help those affected by COVID-19
Tune in tonight to see Emily Hampshire host The Actor’s Fund’s new weekly live-stream charity talk show HUMP DAY WITH HAMPSHIRE – a genre-busting series that will raise money for The Actor’s Fund to assist them in helping entertainment professionals who have been...
Luke Kimball to play ‘Albus Potter’ in the Canadian Premiere of ‘Harry Potter & the Cursed Child’
A huge congratulations to CDA’s Luke Kimball for landing the role of Albus Potter in Toronto’s All Canadian Cast for the Canadian Premiere of the Award-Winning Best Play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”. Check out Playbill's full cast announcement here:...
Emily Hampshire will star in Epix’s new drama series, based off Stephen King’s ‘Jerusalem’s Lot’
Emily Hampshire will star opposite Adrien Brody in Epix's new drama series, Chapelwaite. The series is based off of Stephen King's short story, Jerusalem's Lot. As Deadline reports: "Hampshire will play Rebecca Morgan, an ambitious young woman who left Preacher’s...
Lauren Lee Smith & Emily Hampshire are each Nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
A huge congratulations to CDA's Lauren Lee Smith and Emily Hampshire on their 2020 Canadian Screen Award nominations! Lauren is nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her leading role in CBC's FRANKIE DRAKE. Emily is nominated for Best Supporting...
Emily Hampshire makes her Super Bowl Commercial debut
People.com has announced CDA's own Emily Hampshire will star in this year’s Tide Super Bowl Commercial, along with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Charlie Day! People.com has the exclusive first look and clip of the commercial:...
Schitt’s Creek nominated for SAG’S Ensemble in a Comedy Series Award
A huge congratulations to CDA's Emily Hampshire and the cast of CBC's Schitt's Creek on their SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series! Check out Variety's link for the full list of...
CBC Gem Series “Hey Lady!” with Jackie Richardson to world premiere at Sundance!
CDA’s Jackie Richardson stars alongside Jayne Eastwood in Sarah Polley’s short form TV Series “Hey Lady!”. The series follows these two hilarious women through their daily lives. Check out Indie Wire's link for the full story:...
Sarah Gadon joins Liam Hemsworth Action Thriller
Sarah Gadon joins Jimmy Akinbola and Zach Cherry in cast of Quibi's Liam Hemsworth-fronted untitled action thriller. Deadline reports the exclusive: "The series from Scorpion creator Nick Santora follows Dodge Maynard (Hemsworth) who, out of desperation to take care...
Schitt’s Creek Episode”Life is a Carbaret” makes TV Guide’s ‘Best TV Episodes of 2019’
Congratulations to CDA's Emily Hampshire on her outstanding performance in "Life is a Cabernet". TV Guide places the episode in the number 2 spot of the Best TV Episodes of 2019 stating that Hampshire's "musical performance in the Season 5 finale was a triumphant...
Catch Jessica Pare on CBS’ SEAL Team
Season 3 of SEAL Team is out and it's a must-watch. Jessica Pare is brilliant as Mandy Ellis. Watch Wednesdays at 9/8c on Showcase.
Season 3 of Frankie Drake premieres!
Watch Lauren Lee Smith in CBC's Season 3 of Frankie Drake on Monday's at 9:00pm EST. You'll love this series!
Sarah Gadon shines at TIFF 2019
Congratulations on the opening of American Woman at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Sarah Gadon shines as Pauline in Semi Chellas' film inspired by the headline-dominating kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst in 1974.
Emily Hampshire from Schitt’s Creek attends the 2019 Emmy Awards
Congratulations to the cast of Schitt's Creek on another Emmy nomination ! A big bravo to Emily Hampshire on your unforgettable part in this brilliant series.
Rachel Skarsten stars in the CW’S BATWOMAN
Congratulations to the Rachel Skarsten on her formidable work as Alice in the CW's Batwoman. Now playing at 8:00pm EST Sundays on Showcase. Check out the trailer here: https://www.showcase.ca/shows/batwoman/
‘When Hope Calls’, starring Morgan Kohan Premieres August 30
Check out Et Canada's exclusive look into the premiere of 'When Hope Calls' starring CDA's Morgan Kohan. Congratulations! https://www.etonline.com/when-calls-the-heart-spinoff-when-hope-calls-premiere-date-revealed-first-look-exclusive-128548
Eva Avila recording official song for the 2020 Paralympics
We're proud to announce that Eva Avila has recorded the official song of the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo! Eva is a talented singer and actress who has been on tour with Brit Floyd for the past several months. She's honoured to sing for this amazing team and our...
Sean McCann Sept 24 1935-June 13 2019
Sean McCann - Sept 24 1935-June 13 2019 How do you sum up such a life and such a career in two short paragraphs? It is with profound sadness I bring the news of the passing of my client and friend, Sean McCann. Sean passed with his family by his side June 13th at the...
An ode to the blossoming of Schitt’s Creek’s Stevie Budd
Emily Hampshire shines in her role of Stevie Budd on the hit Comedy series, Schitt's Creek. Check out Star News Online's fantastic article tribute for Stevie Budd. It captures her spirit perfectly!...
Anna Hopkins named NOW Magazine’s Stars to Watch
Congratulations Anna Hopkins on being named one of Now Magazine's Star's to Watch. We couldn't agree more! Click the link to read what Anna has been up to. https://nowtoronto.com/movies/features/canada-rising-screen-stars/
Emily Hampshire wins the CSA for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Congratulations to Emily Hampshire on her fourth consequent win for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy at the Canadian Screen Awards. Watching you on this show has been an utter delight! Bravo!
Sarah Gadon wins the CSA for Best Supporting Actress in a Film
Congratulations to the effervescent Sarah Gadon on her Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film, for her work in Great Darkened Days. Bravo!
CSA Nomination! Frankie Drake nominated for Best Drama Series
Congratulations to Lauren Lee and the entire team of CBC's Frankie Drake on their Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Drama Series. Well deserved!
Rachel Skarsten has been cast as a villainous lead opposite Ruby Rose in Batwoman
We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Skarsten has been cast as the villainous lead opposite Ruby Rose in CW's BATWOMAN. We are so proud of you Rachel! We cannot wait to see what you do with this character. Your talent is immense. Congratulations!! Check out...
Deragh Campbell’s MS Slavic 7 selected by Berlin International Film Festival
Congratulations to CDA's Deragh Campbell on her feat with MS Slavic 7 as a select for Berlin's International Film Festival. Check out this article on Canadian Filmmakers Sofia Bohdanowicz and Deragh Campbell's selected short:...
Sarah Gadon nominated for Canadian Screen Award- Best Actress in a Supporting Role
A formidable congratulations to Sarah Gadon on her 2019 nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her work on The Great Darkened Days. Bravo Sarah! We are immensely proud of you at CDA.
Emily Hampshire nominated for Canadian Screen Award- Best Supporting Actress, Comedy
A huge congratulations to the effervescent Emily Hampshire on her 2019 nomination for Best Supporting or Guest Actress in a Comedy, for her work as Stevie Budd on CBC's Schitt's Creek. Bravo Emily!! We are so proud of your achievements.
Netflix’s Rising Star, Scott Cavalheiro on How He Landed Roles by Changing His Attitude and Mindset
Check out Thrive Global's article on Netflix's rising star, Scott Cavalheiro. Thrive's article on Scott's career journey outlines the strengths in his willingness to learn and his enthusiasm to always take it in strides. It's hard not to catch a glimpse of Scott's...
Introducing the Breakthrough Toronto stage artists of 2018: feat. Breanna Dillon
Be sure to check out NOW Magazine's Breakthrough Toronto Stage Artists of 2018 featuring CDA's Breanna Dillon! "Dillon has the ability to suggest layers of emotion and contradictions beneath a placid surface." Amongst her theatre accomplishments, Breanna was...
Morgan Kohan lands Series Lead in ‘When Hope Calls’
Congratulations to Morgan Kohan of CDA for landing the series lead role of Lillian in Hallmark's 'When Hope Calls'. Check out etonline's article...