First Look at Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series ‘Hollywood’

There’s nothing but uncertainty surrounding the entertainment industry right now.

As COVID-19 continues to delay new releases and halt productions, the immediate future of film and television is in jeopardy. But, “Hollywood,” the latest series from Ryan Murphy (“Glee,” “American Horror Story”) turns to the past for inspiration.

Set in post-World War II Tinseltown, the Netflix limited series tackles all of the unfair systems and biases that keep the modern entertainment industry churning today – and begs the question, what if the oppressive power dynamics had never been established in the first place?

Executive producer, writer and director Janet Mock calls the series an “aspirational tale of what ifs,” chronicling a group of minorities as they attempt to establish themselves in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

The series boasts a star-studded cast, including David Corenswet, Darren Criss, Jeremy Pope, Laura Harrier, Samara Weaving, Dylan McDermott, Holland Taylor, Patti LuPone, Jim Parsons, Jake Picking, Joe Mantello and Maude Apatow.

Check out the gallery below for a first look at stills from “Hollywood.”

“Hollywood” debuts exclusively on Netflix on May 1, 2020.

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David Corenswet as Jack and Patti LuPone as Avis in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Darren Criss as Raymond, Jeremy Pope as Archie, David Corenswet as Jack and Jake Picking as Rock in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Samara Weaving as Claire and Laura Harrier as Camille in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Patti LuPone as Avis, Dylan McDermott as Ernie, Holland Taylor as Ellen Kincaid and Samara Weaving as Claire in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Patti LuPone as Avis in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Jim Parsons as Henry Willson in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Darren Criss as Raymond and Jeremy Pope as Archie in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Michelle Krusiec as Anna May Wong and Laura Harrier as Camille in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

David Corenswet as Jack and Dylan McDermott as Ernie in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Holland Taylor as Ellen Kincaid and David Corenswet as Jack in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Jake Picking as Rock in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Still from “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Still from “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Laura Harrier as Camille and Darren Criss as Raymond in “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

Poster art for “Hollywood.” (Photo courtesy of Netflix)