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In a city built on illusion, every star casts a shadow.
Hollywood, 1949. The golden age of cinema is at its height - dazzling premieres, champagne-fueled parties, and stars so bright they seem untouchable. But behind the silver screen lies a world of secrets, scandals, and sacrifices that could make or break a career.
Ana Rivera (Ana de Armas), a Cuban-American ingénue with dreams of stardom, arrives in Los Angeles with nothing but a suitcase and raw talent. Her beauty and charm catch the eye of a rebellious director (Miles Teller), a powerful studio head (Oscar Isaac), and the press - but in Hollywood, everything has a price.
At the top of the food chain, Grace Kingsley (Jessica Chastain), the queen of the silver screen, is struggling to hold onto her crown as younger talent rises and whispers of her past grow louder. Meanwhile, studio executive Margot Steele (Regina King) navigates power in a male-dominated world, pulling strings behind the scenes as scandals begin to simmer.
As friendships blossom and rivalries ignite, reporter Helen Lane (Sophia Bush) digs deeper into the industry's secrets - threatening to expose affairs, cover-ups, and even a suspicious death. And while some stars chase love, others chase legacy... or survival.
From glittering film sets to smoke-filled lounges, Starlight & Shadows is a sweeping ensemble drama that peels back the curtain on the seductive - and often sinister - world of Old Hollywood. Fame is fleeting. Power is dangerous. And no one gets out clean.