Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Model-Turned-Actor Mitchell Maggard's Horror Debut

Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Mitchell Maggard, a fashion model turned actor, discusses his debut in the indie horror film Dark Distortion. Inspired by stars like Channing Tatum and Ashton Kutcher, Maggard plays Dimitri, a protective figure in the ensemble. The film, written and directed by Joseph Herrera, blends crime thriller and horror, critiquing social media obsession and online fame. Maggard shares his experience on set, highlighting the intense effort in filmmaking and his newfound respect for the horror genre. Dark Distortion is now streaming, and Maggard plans to pursue more acting, particularly in horror. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d37944cdc2b09ef

This is Corey, and here's what's trending across entertainment and celebrity news right now. Mitchell Maggard, a successful fashion model, has made his acting debut in the indie horror film Dark Distortion. He always saw modeling as a stepping stone to the screen, inspired by stars like Channing Tatum and Ashton Coucher who made similar jumps. The movie, written and directed by Joseph Herrera, follows influencers and adult models who steal a haunted camcorder and face supernatural terror. The low-budget production mixes crime thriller vibes with horror, critiquing social media obsession and the pressure of online fame. Shot with a gritty style. It builds tension around a group spiraling after their theft unleashes a dark force from the device.

Magr plays Dimitri, a quiet protective figure in the ensemble, who acts like an older brother to the crew. He was surprised by the intense behind-the-scenes effort in filmmaking, from lighting to coordination, and credits his agent and director, for guiding. His first role in a supportive set atmosphere. The themes hit home for him, given his modeling world of curated images versus real struggles. A horror fan since high school, with favorites like Scream and Halloween, he gained deeper respect for the genre at the long 12-hour shoots that. Bonded the cast like family. Dark distortion is now streaming on major platforms,

and Maggard plans to pursue more acting, especially horror, while staying private off social. Media, despite the film's spotlight on influencers. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.