PULSE, starring Chelsea Muirhead, now streaming on Netflix
We are thrilled to share that PULSE is now streaming on Netflix. Catch CDA’s Chelsea Muirhead as ‘Sophie Chan’. For more details visit:...
Netflix’s PULSE, with Chelsea Muirhead set as a Series Regular, to premiere April 3, 2025
We are thrilled to share that PULSE will be premiering on Netflix on April 3, 2025. Catch CDA's Chelsea Muirhead as 'Sophie Chan'. Check out the full announcement and first look on Deadline:...
Season 3 of SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, with CDA’s Morgan Kohan, premieres this April 2025
Season 3 of SULLIVAN'S CROSSING premieres April 2025 on CTV and Crave Canada, with our own Morgan Kohan as ‘Maggie Sullivan’.
CDA’s Emily Hampshire reprises her role as Rose Mason in Season 2 of THE RIG
We are pleased to announce that Emily Hampshire has reprised her role as Rose Mason in Season 2 of The Rig. This highly anticipated season will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting January 2nd. For more details visit:...
CDA’s Hamish Allan-Headley attends the premiere of Netflix’s THE MADNESS in Los Angeles.
CDA's Hamish Allan-Headley attends the premiere of Netflix's THE MADNESS in Los Angeles. THE MADNESS is set to premiere on November 28, 2024. More information can be found on this exciting new Netflix series here:...
The Boys spinoff Gen V rounds out its Season 2 cast with CDA’s Julia Knope
We are thrilled to share that CDA's Julia Knope has joined the cast of GEN V. Details of her role are being kept under wraps. Check out the full cast anncouncement on Deadline: https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-boys-spinoff-gen-v-cast-season-2-1236164352/
CDA’s Katia Edith Wood joins the cast of UNDERBELLY as Series Regular
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Katia Edith Wood has been cast as a Series Regular in UNDERBELLY. Check out the full announcement on Deadline:...
MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK starring CDA’s Melanie Leishman released on Apple TV October 8
CDA’S Melanie Leishman stars as Jolene in MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK. Available in Canada and the US on Apple TV, Prime Video (US only) and Highball TV on October 8th....
CDA’s Emily Hampshire joins the cast of MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Emily Hampshire has been cast in MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE, opposite Vince Vaughn. Check out the full announcement on The Wrap: https://www.thewrap.com/emily-hampshire-joins-mike-and-nick-and-nick-and-alice/
Creative Drive Artists Welcomes a New Talent Agent: Lindsay Scrivener
We are thrilled to announce that Lindsay Scrivener has joined the Creative Drive Artists team as a new Talent Agent. Lindsay brings a wealth of experience and a fresh energy to our agency. Lindsay's dedication to nurturing talent and her keen eye for talent make her a...
CDA’s Lauren Lee Smith joins the cast of Clement Virgo’s STEAL AWAY
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Lauren Lee Smith has joined the cast of Clement Virgo's STEAL AWAY. Check out Deadline's article on STEAL AWAY: https://deadline.com/2024/07/angourie-rice-mallori-johnson-movie-steal-away-1236014116/
CDA’s Sarah Gadon joins the cast of Netflix’s WAYWARD as a Series Regular
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Sarah Gadon has been cast as a Series Regular in WAYWARD, opposite Mae Martin. Check out the full announcement on Deadline: https://deadline.com/2024/06/sarah-gadon-cast-wayward-netflix-1235958056/
CDA’s Sarah Gadon joins the cast of Kogonada’s A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Sarah Gadon has joined the cast of Kogonada's A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY. Check out the full announcement on Deadline:...
CDA’s Emily Hampshire attends the Toronto premiere of HUMANE
CDA’s Emily Hampshire attended the Toronto premiere of HUMANE on April 17th. Photo Credit: George Pimentel
CDA’s Chelsea Muirhead joins the cast of Netflix Medical Drama PULSE as Series Regular
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Chelsea Muirhead has been cast as a Series Regular in Netflix Medical Drama PULSE. Check out the full announcement on Deadline:...
Caitlin Cronenberg’s HUMANE, starring Emily Hampshire, sets theatrical release
CDA'S Emily Hampshire stars as Rachel York in Caitlin Cronenberg's feature directorial debut HUMANE. A theatrical release is slated for April 26 and a debut on Shudder is planned for later in the year. Photo Courtesy of IFC Films...
CDA’s Emily Hampshire attends the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards
CDA’s Emily Hampshire attended the Emmy Awards 2024 on January 15th. Photo Credit: Gilbert Flores via Getty Images
CDA’s Morgan Kohan attends the Critics Choice Awards 2024
CDA’s Morgan Kohan attended the Critics Choice Awards 2024 on January 14th. Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer via Getty Images
Michael Mann’s FERRARI, starring Sarah Gadon, has it’s Canadian Premiere in Toronto
CDA's Sarah Gadon attended the Canadian premiere of Michael Mann's FERRARI at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Saturday December 9. Sarah plays 'Linda Christian' in the film, which is headed to cinema's on December 25. Photo Credit: George Pimentel...
CHRISTMAS ISLAND, starring Rachel Skarsten premiering November 11
CHRISTMAS ISLAND starring our own Rachel Skarsten premieres Saturday, November 11th on The Hallmark Channel in the U.S. and W Network in Canada at 8pm ET. Check out the trailer below. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE, starring Shannon Jardine, to premiere at TIFF
CDA's Shannon Jardine recurs as 'Cheryl' in Crave's new comedy series BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE, which will have it's world premiere at TIFF this year. Check out the TIFF website for showtimes and the full trailer below. https://www.tiff.net/events/bria-mack-gets-a-life ...
Michael Mann’s FERRARI, starring Sarah Gadon, Drops New Trailer Ahead of Venice Premiere
Check out the new trailer for Michael Mann's FERRARI, starring Sarah Gadon as 'Linda Christian'. The film is set to have it's premiere at the Venice Film Festival: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/ferrari-trailer-adam-driver-michael-mann-1235659622/
SWEET SUMMER POW WOW starring Tatyana Rose Baptiste begins filming in BC
We are thrilled to share that CDA's Tatyana Rose Baptiste has been cast as a Lead in the film SWEET SUMMER POW WOW, opposite Graham Greene and Joshua Odjick. Filming has begun in BC. The film is slated for a fall 2024 festival release. Check out the full announcement...
NORTH OF NORMAL starring Sarah Gadon, Janet Porter & Kelly Penner coming to theatre’s July 28
Based on the incredible true story, Sarah Gadon & Amanda Fix star in NORTH OF NORMAL "Carly Stones stunningly directed adaptation" in theatres July 28. CDA's Janet Porter and Kelly Penner are also featured in prominent roles! Check out the full trailer on our...
THE END OF SEX starring Emily Hampshire to be released in theatre’s across Canada and the US April 28
Check out the Cosmopolitan Exclusive Trailer Premiere: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/a43397843/the-end-of-sex-movie-trailer/
SULLIVAN’S CROSSING starring Morgan Kohan alongside Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson premieres March 19 on CTV
We are so thrilled to finally share that SULLIVAN’S CROSSING starring CDA’s Morgan Kohan as ‘Maggie Sullivan’ premieres Sunday, March 19 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV! Check out the full press release here:...
Sarah Gadon Discusses her Theatrical Debut in YERMA at Coal Mine Theatre
via the Globe and Mail:"On Feb. 5, she will face the intense glare of stage lights instead of the studied gaze of a camera lens as she makes her theatrical debut in the Canadian premiere of Yerma at Toronto’s Coal Mine Theatre." Check it out:...
A First Look at Emily Hampshire in APPENDAGE ahead of the film’s World Premiere at SXSW
Via Deadline, check out out these first look photos of CDA’s Emily Hampshire in the horror comedy film APPENDAGE, which will have its world premiere at SXSW! Check it out:...
THE SPENCER SISTERS starring CDA’s Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves premieres February 10
THE SPENCER SISTERS starring our own Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves as ‘Sarita’ premieres February 10 on CTV! The 10 episode procedural stars Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber as a mother and daughter duo who join forces and start a private detective agency. Check out the...
Emily Hampshire & the cast of Amazon’s THE RIG at the Edinburgh Premiere
CDA's Emily Hampshire and the cast of Amazon's THE RIG attended the Edinburgh Premiere last night. Check out the coverage at the following news outlets: THE EDINBURGH REPORTER...
Nathan Mitchell returns as ‘Zion’ in Season 2 of Netflix’s GINNY & GEORGIA
On January 5th CDA’s Nathan Mitchell returns to your screens as ‘Zion’ in Season 2 of Netflix’s GINNY & GEORGIA. Also returning is our own Romi Shraiter as ‘Samantha’. Check out the first look images of the new season on Deadline:...
Release Date & Trailer for Amazon’s THE RIG, starring Emily Hampshire, Revealed
The trailer for Amazon’s THE RIG is finally here. Check out CDA’s Emily Hampshire as ‘Rose Mason’. Coming January 6 to Amazon Prime! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZQYYMzAWw
Sarah Gadon stars alongside Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen & Skye P. Marshall in comedic thriller COUP!
We are thrilled to share that Sarah Gadon stars alongside Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen & Skye P. Marshall in comedic thriller COUP!, written and directed by Austin Stark and Joseph Schuman. " Set on a seaside estate during the Spanish Flu in 1918, the film...
Emily Hampshire to star in Caitlin Cronenberg’s directorial debut HUMANE
We are thrilled to share that CDA’s Emily Hampshire will star in Caitlin Cronenberg’s directorial debut HUMANE! " Humane takes place over a single day months after a global environmental collapse has forced world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce the earth’s...
Sarah Gadon to make her directorial debut on LULLABIES FOR LITTLE CRIMINALS
CDA's Sarah Gadon will be making her directorial debut on LULLABIES FOR LITTLE CRIMINALS " Alias Grace and True Detective star Gadon will adapt the screenplay and also produce alongside Brightlight Pictures’ (Firefly Lane) Shawn Williamson and Emily Alden. Production...
NORTH OF NORMAL premiering at TIFF – Featuring our own Sarah Gadon, Janet Porter and Kelly Penner!
We are thrilled to share that NORTH OF NORMAL featuring our own Sarah Gadon, Janet Porter and Kelly Penner will have its premiere at TIFF. "Based on Cea Sunrise Person’s memoir, Carly Stone’s accomplished North of Normal recounts the author’s tumultuous,...
Sadie Laflamme-Snow Joins Hallmark Series THE WAY HOME
Our own Sadie Laflamme-Snow joins the Hallmark series THE WAY HOME! "Sadie Laflamme-Snow (The Apprentice) has been cast in The Way Home, the new, original primetime series set to premiere in 2023 on Hallmark Channel. Laflamme-Snow will play 15-year-old Alice Hastings,...
Sarah Podemski Stars in Basketball Drama WARRIOR STRONG
Our very own Sarah Podemski is set to star in the basketball drama WARRIOR STRONG! "Sarah Podemski (Reservation Dogs) and Rosa Blasi (The Thundermans) have signed on to star alongside Andrew Dice Clay and Jordan Johnson-Hinds in Quiver Distribution’s basketball...
THE END OF SEX starring our own Emily Hampshire will be debuting at TIFF!
We are ecstatic to announce that THE END OF SEX starring CDA's Emily Hampshire will be debuting at TIFF! "Written by Jonas Chernick, the film follows a couple who are feeling the pressures of parent and adulthood, and decide to send their kids a winter camp for the...
Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves joins CTV’s Spencer Sisters!
We are excited to announce that Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves has joined CTV'S Spencer Sisters! "The Spencer Sisters stars Canadian actor Stacey Farber (Virgin River) as a former police officer and Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) as her estranged mystery novelist...
Alsseny Camara joins the CFC’s 2022 Actors Conservatory
We are thrilled to share that our very own Alsenny Camara has joined the CFC's 2022 Actors Conservatory! "Eight unique and gifted actors with an exciting array of experience in writing, film, TV, theatre and more have been selected to participate in the 2022 program,...
Sarah Podemski On The Importance of Indigenous Voices in Storytelling
Check out Sarah Podemski's interview with The List where she shares her views on why it's so crucial that Indigenous stories are told in television and film — and that Indigenous actors and writers are the ones who tell them. Check it out here:...
Emily Hampshire set for Spyglass Media Group Comedy ‘D-Day’
We are so thrilled to share that CDA's Emily Hampshire is set to star in the female feature comedy 'D-Day'! "It’s been a while since we’ve had a raunchy female feature comedy– arguably since 2017’s Girls Trip, however, here comes D-Day from Spyglass Media...
Morgan Kohan stars alongside Chad Michael Murray & Scott Patterson in CTV’s New Original Drama SULLIVAN’S CROSSING
We are so thrilled to share that CDA's Morgan Kohan has been cast as the lead 'Maggie Sullivan' in CTV's SULLIVAN'S CROSSING! "CTV, Fremantle, and Reel World Management announced today the all-star cast joining the new CTV Original drama series, SULLIVAN’S CROSSING....
Liam Diaz wins Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role’ for his performance in SCARBOROUGH
The Canadian film SCARBOROUGH won big last night at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards! A HUGE congratulations to CDA's Liam Diaz on his win for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role'. And another congratulations to CDA's Aliya Kanani and Anna Claire Beitel...
Emily Hampshire’s exclusive cover shoot and interview in The Advocate
Check out Emily Hampshire’s cover shoot and interview, a fantastic showcase of her career two years post SCHITT’S CREEK, for the Spring Entertainment issue of The Advocate! Check it out:...
Sarah Podemski and the cast of FX’s RESERVATION DOGS win big at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Congratulations to our own Sarah Podemski and the cast of FX’s RESERVATION DOGS on their two wins yesterday for ‘Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series’ and ‘Best New Scripted Series’ at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards! Check it out:...
Jackie Richardson named to The Order of Canada
Our own Jackie Richardson was recently named to The Order of Canada for her contributions as a Canadian Jazz Legend and as a leader and mentor to young performers in her community 🇨🇦 ✨ A huge honour! Check out the full list on CP24:...
Lifetime’s ‘Saying Yes To Christmas’ starring Romaine Waite premieres on City TV December 7th!
Tonight on Lifetime US at 8/7c and on City TV in Canada December 7, is the Lifetime Christmas movie SAYING YES TO CHRISTMAS starring our own Romaine Waite! https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/saying-yes-to-christmas
Sarah Gadon’s Venice Film Festival Diary in Vogue
CDA's Sarah Gadon took Vogue behind the scenes of her whirlwind Venice Film Festival experience. Check it out: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/sarah-gadon-venice-film-festival-diary
Season 2 of Netflix’s ANOTHER LIFE, with CDA’s Dillon Casey, premieres October 14
Season 2 of ANOTHER LIFE premieres October 14 on Netflix, with our own Dillon Casey as ‘Seth’. Check out the latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYfx2nFQodY&ab_channel=Netflix
‘Scarborough’, starring Aliya Kanani, to have it’s World Premiere at TIFF September 10
We are thrilled to share that the Canadian film SCARBOROUGH, which stars our own Aliya Kanani as lead ‘Ms. Hina’, will have a world premiere at the Toronto International Film festival this Friday September 10! Check out the link below to learn more about upcoming...
First Look at Emily Hampshire in Amazon UK’s THE RIG
Here is a first look at the cast of Amazon UK's THE RIG, starring CDA's Emily Hampshire. If the suspense waiting for the release is killing you, just wait until you watch the series! "The Rig” follows the crew of the Kinloch Bravo oil rig stationed off the Scottish...
Travis Nelson joins the cast of Amazon’s ‘The Lake’ as a Series Regular
We are so thrilled to share that our own Travis Nelson joins the cast of Amazon’s THE LAKE as a Series Regular! Check out the announcement on Deadline:...
Emily’s Hampshire’s ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ remake lands at TBS
CDA’s Emily Hampshire will co-write, executive produce and star as the title character, Mary Hartman, in this remake. "The new take on Lear’s acclaimed 1970s series hails from Schitt’s Creek co-star Hampshire, who will co-write, executive produce and star as the title...
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:...