Next Stop Hollywood

Experience the excitement, frustrations, fears and tears of six actors - Alyicia, HaiHa, Penny, Craig, Luke and Michael, as they set off from Australia to compete for roles during the frenzied US TV pilot season in Hollywood.

Week two in Hollywood for the six Aussie actors seeking fame and fortune. After The Carrie Diaries audition at Warner Bros, Alycia is asked to audition for an independent feature film, a thriller set in the Amish community. With the experience of getting evicted from top Hollywood agency CAA last week, Craig is quickly learning that it is all about who you know in Hollywood. Luke has had only one audition since arriving. Although positive, he candidly admits his past mistakes during previous pilot seasons where he partied too hard. Michael meets with his US agent and is optimistic about getting auditions. He and Luke go 'out on the town' that night. HaiHa opens up about her fears. She is worried about her manager's ability to get her auditions, ageism in Hollywood, the superficiality of acting and the sacrifices she has had to make. She talks about her departure from the Jehovah's Witness Church as a teenager, which caused a major rift in her family. Penelope still hasn't made a decision about which agent to go with and gets some tough advice from a family friend. Michael and HaiHa attend the inaugural international AACTA awards. Craig is on the other side of the red carpet interviewing celebrities as they arrive to get some advice on 'making it' in LA. He chats to Meryl Streep who gives some amusing advice and tips.

It's week three in LA. Penelope is up for a role in a major feature film. Michael auditions for Boardwalk Empire, while Craig gets some advice from Tropfest founder John Polson which leads to him pursuing an interesting acting opportunity.

Week four in Hollywood for the six Aussie actors seeking fame and fortune. The Hollywood heat surrounding Alycia continues to radiate. In only four weeks in Hollywood, she has landed on the short list for The Carrie Diaries and has been offered a lead role in a feature film. Penelope is going to auditions daily and is excited about one particular project, a remake of Beauty and the Beast. Craig gets into the LA comedy scene and is excited that he is doing the same improv comedy classes that inspired his comedy heroes Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Zach Galifianakis. Things have picked up for HaiHa and she has her first audition this pilot season. Michael is being considered for lead roles in big budget features, including the Evil Dead franchise. But it's a catch-22 because the feedback he gets is that he's too green for a role of that size. Meanwhile Luke admits that anxiety and stress got the better of him at a particular audition. In a candid moment he has a meltdown while being interviewed and walks off. But he recovers from this incident and cooks a meal for his fellow cast members, one of whom announces some exciting news.

Alycia goes to Canada to meet a film director. Luke realises he needs to re-focus. HaiHa gets an audition for a new series. Craig's car is hit by the producer of World's Worst Drivers and he sees this as an opportunity to get acting work.

The Final week in Hollywood for the six Aussie actors seeking fame and fortune. It is Hollywood's night-of-nights, the Oscars. Penelope and Michael check out some of the screening parties happening around town. Alycia is on set filming The Occult in North Carolina. The thriller also stars Rufus Sewell, who plays Alycia's on-screen father. It is decision time for the other actors. Do they stay in LA or go back home? HaiHa's boyfriend returns to Melbourne leaving her concerned about the sacrifices she is making for her career. She still wants to find an LA agent. Michael wants to return to Australia to start university, however his manager wants him to stay. Luke has a test-deal for the pilot of Scruples and is committed to giving it his best shot. Craig has an unexpected meeting with a Hollywood agent, which causes a major rift with the production team. Penelope also gets a test-deal with a Netflix series called Hemlock Grove, to be directed by Eli Roth.