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After being discovered by a top writer online, a high schooler learns that his idol isn't who thought him to be.

Cast

Brandon Coogan

as Adrian

Brian Grandis

as Jackson Miller

James Schrader

as Mr. Turner

Liberty Ramos

as Stephanie

Evan Olow

as Student (uncredited)

Trisha Olow

as Student (uncredited)

Chris Olow

as Student (uncredited)

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