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Billie Eilish Makes Acting Debut in ‘Swarm’

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Billie Eilish Makes Acting Debut in ‘Swarm’

Billie Eilish Makes Acting Debut in ‘Swarm’

Billie Eilish Makes , Acting Debut in ‘Swarm’.

CNN reports that Eilish appears in episode four of Donald Glover's seven-part thriller series, 'Swarm.'.

CNN reports that Eilish appears in episode four of Donald Glover's seven-part thriller series, 'Swarm.'.

The new show hit Prime Video on March 17.

It stars Dominique Fishback, who plays Dre, a young woman obsessed with pop star Ni'Jah.

CNN reports that the series examines "the dark side of stan culture.".

Eilish was handpicked for the role by casting director Carmen Cuba.

We were looking to cast the episode and she suggested Billie, and I said, ‘Does she act?’ And she said, ‘Yeah.’ , Janine Nabers, 'Swarm' co-creator, to 'Rolling Stone'.

And I said, ‘What has she been in?’ And she said, ‘Nothing.’ , Janine Nabers, 'Swarm' co-creator, to 'Rolling Stone'.

But what’s so incredible about this process is that you have a lot of people that work on the show that are multi-hyphenate and people who have so many different passions.

, Janine Nabers, 'Swarm' co-creator, to 'Rolling Stone'.

We gravitate toward people who are juggling multiple hats, Janine Nabers, 'Swarm' co-creator, to 'Rolling Stone'.

Other cast members include Chole Bailey, Damson Idris and Rickey Thompson.

Other cast members include Chole Bailey, Damson Idris and Rickey Thompson.

Other cast members include Chole Bailey, Damson Idris and Rickey Thompson


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