Mainstream stars are moving toward the creator economy. Creators are moving toward Hollywood. Both are happening at once.
The big story in entertainment right now is creators going Hollywood. The bigger story is mainstream talent quietly going the other way.
Curry Barker, the trending 26-year-old YouTuber who shot Obsession for $750,000. The horror film has already done $75 million worldwide. A24 has already handed Barker the new Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
In a few days A24 is releasing Backrooms, the debut of 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, which is tracking to open above $25 million. If it lands at number one, Parsons will become the youngest director ever to top the domestic box office.
The Talent Migrating In Opposite Directions
