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Initially starting out as a convenient method for viewers to enjoy theatrical releases without leaving their homes, streaming giant Netflix soon transformed into a powerful studio, producing some of the most financially successful and critically praised media of the streaming era. As more original content is released by Netflix, it appears to be doing so at an exponential rate, catapulting previously unknown actors into unprecedented levels of fame. Here are 32 stars who have experienced significant success after being cast in a Netflix production.

Fans of the show Station 19 are still mourning its cancellation in 2024, but it’s been comforting to see their favorite characters moving forward. For example, Jason George has gone back to Grey’s Anatomy, and Danielle Savre is part of Found Season 2. Now, Jay Hayden is also set to return to television. In September, it was revealed that the actor, known as Travis Montgomery on Station 19, will be appearing in CBS’ FBI: International. As he prepares to reappear on the 2024 TV lineup, Hayden acknowledged that returning to set brought back some difficult memories.

Among the much-anticipated films slated for 2025, Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Snow White” will soon grace our screens within a few short months. However, this movie hasn’t garnered buzz due to widespread excitement but rather because of the vocal criticism it has already received, with some critics declaring it will be poor. Despite the negative chatter, there have also been positive voices expressing their approval.

The landscape of Adult Entertainment underwent a significant transformation with the emergence of the video series Girls Gone Wild, introduced by Joe Francis in 1997. This video series gained momentum through its late-night TV appearances, particularly infomercials that contributed to its growing popularity. Now, Peacock’s new docuseries, titled Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story, delves into the controversial history of this franchise, discussing allegations of exploitation against the young women involved in the videos. For the first time, Francis is publicly addressing these claims, and it’s worth noting that he does not express remorse.

Discovering that he was going to be a father of twins sparked Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s inner scientist. Instead of opting for identical outfits, he decided to buy two ultrasound monitors, so he could listen to the heartbeats of both babies at the same time.