The definition, however, may need an update as more and more stars of the silver screen pick up—and get recognition for—roles on the small screen. “They are definitely on equal footing.”As television has reached a "golden age" over the past five or ten years, even the most respected actors and actresses are willing to give the small screen a try. These shorter formats are not only more familiar to film actors, but also make it easier for movie stars to participate in a television series without a multi-year commitment. Woody Allen’s Amazon series Crisis in Six Scenes, his first television project, debuted last year on Amazon. Because it was just very much film, and then you would go to television as another resort,” said Kidman.

Source: Forbes August 16, 2017 14:03 UTC