Hannah Stocking in 2026: Starring in the First Musical Microdrama "Playback" + Her Telegram
Hannah Stocking headlines "Playback," billed as the first musical microdrama built for vertical video. Here's what's confirmed about the project, plus her Telegram on Lovitro.
Comedian and digital creator Hannah Stocking, who has more than 72 million followers across platforms, has moved into a buzzy new format in 2026: the vertical-video "microdrama." Her latest project, Playback, has drawn coverage from Variety, Deadline, and Tubefilter as one of the most prominent creator-led titles in the fast-growing space.
What's happening
Stocking stars in Playback, a series billed as the first musical produced specifically for vertical (mobile-first) video. The trailer was unveiled in April, and the show premiered April 17, 2026 on MyDrama, the app operated by microdrama company Holywater Tech.
In the series, Stocking plays Samantha Stern, described in trade coverage as "a magnetic, headline-making influencer and pop star who thrives at the center of attention." The central story follows Maddie Bryce, a struggling songwriter (played by Amber Laird) who secretly creates an AI version of herself that becomes a global pop sensation — a premise that lets the show explore identity and authenticity as AI reshapes the music industry. Stocking told Deadline the project is "unlike anything I've ever done before."
The cast also includes America's Next Top Model winner Sophie Sumner, Royce Lundquist, and Sarah Sampino. Playback is produced by Second Rodeo, the vertical-first company led by founder and director Scott Brown, in collaboration with 3Pas Studios and Mexico City-based Visceral Productions. Original songs were written by Dresage (Keeley Bumford).
The move fits a broader 2026 trend: Hollywood investment is flowing into microdramas, and producers have said casting well-known creators like Stocking could be a "game changer" for the format. For Stocking — known for sketch comedy and roles in projects like Family Switch (2023) and The Wrong Paris (2025) — it marks a notable expansion from short-form comedy into scripted, musical storytelling.
Hannah Stocking on Telegram
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FAQ
Q: Is Hannah Stocking on Telegram?
A: Yes. Her Telegram is linked from her Lovitro profile at https://www.lovitro.com/hannahstocking. Tap "Message on Telegram" to open the checked link rather than one from a search result.
Q: What happened with Hannah Stocking in 2026?
A: She stars as influencer and pop star Samantha Stern in Playback, billed as the first musical microdrama made for vertical video. It premiered April 17, 2026 on the MyDrama app and was covered by Variety, Deadline, and Tubefilter.
Q: Where can I watch Playback?
A: Playback is available on MyDrama, the vertical-video app operated by Holywater Tech, where it debuted in April 2026.
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