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# Substandard Acting Schools
The 'Michael Cera School of Acting' Video Un-Teaches

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-23 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-school-of-acting
References: [perezhilton](http://perezhilton.com/2010-09-21-michael_cera_school_of_acting_spoof_video_) & [landlinetv](http://landlinetv.com/the-michael-cera-school-of-acting/)

Brought to you by Landline TV, the 'Michael Cera School of Acting' looks like a barrel of monkeys. The [video spoof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinfell-ad), written and directed by Johnna Scrabis and Ryan Rigley, takes you through the skills required to perform like the 'Scott Pilgrim' star.

Albeit abrasive, the 'Michael Cera School of Acting' video features a pretty [hilarious break-down](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-investment-fraud) of the actor's stereotypical film mannerisms and personalities, from his awkwardness around girls and his inappropriate laughter, to his typecast role as a "mild-mannered teenager looking for love."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Parody Videos:** Opportunity for creating and promoting parody videos that humorously deconstruct popular actors' mannerisms and personalities.
- **Acting Techniques:** Opportunity for developing and offering innovative acting techniques that challenge stereotypical roles and break the mold of conventional acting.
- **Comedic Acting Coaching:** Opportunity for providing specialized coaching and training for actors looking to improve their comedic skills and timing.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Video Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create and produce engaging and humorous videos that deconstruct and parody celebrity personalities and acting styles.
- **Acting Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer alternative acting programs that challenge traditional teaching methods and focus on breaking stereotypes and embracing diversity in acting.
- **Comedy Coaching:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide specialized comedic acting coaching and workshops that help actors develop their unique comedic style and break away from generic performances.

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