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Can Microdramas Save Hollywood? Why the New Vertical Boom Isn’t Quibi 2.0

Hollywood is entering the microdrama boom, and everyone's wondering if this will bring new jobs and production to town. Here's why it's not Quibi 2.0.

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Kenan Thompson’s upcoming project places him in a deliberately over‑the‑top scenario: his character is abducted inside a Toys R Us and confined to the store’s basement. He discovers that his handcuffs are made of fuzz, which allows him to free himself. After escaping, the character returns home. The piece highlights the project’s campy tone and absurd premise.

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