# Designer-actor Thrillers The Disconnect Film Stars Marc Jacobs in His Debut On-Screen Role By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disconnect-film References: [fashionotes](http://www.fashionotes.com/content/2013/03/marc-jacobs-trying-the-silver-screen/) & [marcjacobs](http://www.marcjacobs.com) The Disconnect film is set to star designer Marc Jacobs. While the style icon has worn many hats, inclusive of his role as a runway guru and gay rights activist, the project marks his debut on to the Hollywood acting scene. Directing Disconnect is Henry-Alex Rubin who was closely tied to the acclaimed Murderball movie. While the story incorporates a series of themes, it is primarily based on the excess of distrust and deceit that can come with online chat rooms and virtual communication. The characters become entangled in an online web of actionable issues, many of which involve lewd passes. Jacobs is associated with the latter as he took on the persona of pimp who targets teenagers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Deception:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced online security systems to combat fraud and deception in virtual communication platforms. - **Celebrity Crossover:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging celebrity status to explore new creative ventures and break into different industries. - **Fashion Filmography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in merging the worlds of fashion and film to create unique storytelling experiences with renowned designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cybersecurity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect online users from deceptive practices and malicious activities. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating fashion designers and other celebrities into the world of film, expanding the entertainment industry's scope of talent. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing fashion designers' creativity and storytelling abilities to create visually captivating narratives in the film industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Driven Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Patterned Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-bag.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Holiday Handbag Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-2025-campaign.md) - [Fashion-Forward Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs.md) - [Chic Whimsical-Film Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizard-of-oz-capsule.md) - [Bold Graffiti Printed Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-sprouse.md) - [Playful Spring-Forward Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection.md)