Eric McCormack Joins OUTtv's 'The Dressing Room' Season 2 Cast
The 'Will & Grace' star will guest star in the backstage comedy, which returns worldwide on August 24.

- Show
- The Dressing Room
- Network
- OUTtv
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 2
- Window
- August 24
- Eric McCormack as Guest Star
“Having Eric join The Dressing Room meant the world to a show built by and for theatre people. From our first meeting, he was such a great team player and collaborator, it felt like he wanted us to succeed, and was sending the elevator back down,”
Eric McCormack, Andrea Bang, and Josh Ramsay will appear in guest roles for the second season of OUTtv's series The Dressing Room, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
McCormack, best known for Will & Grace, joins a roster of guest performers that also includes Laura Bell Bundy, Katie Findlay, Eduard Witzke, Jacqueline Robbins, and Joyce Robbins. The series follows the fictional touring musical Balloon Boy, chronicling the backstage meltdowns, romantic entanglements, and ambitions of its cast and crew.
What did the creators say about the casting?
Creators Paul Almeida and Makayla Moore shared their enthusiasm for McCormack's involvement in a statement. "Having Eric join The Dressing Room meant the world to a show built by and for theatre people. From our first meeting, he was such a great team player and collaborator, it felt like he wanted us to succeed, and was sending the elevator back down," Almeida said.
Moore added, "We are so lucky to have someone like him (McCormack) in our community and are equally privileged to have so many talented people — all the amazing cast, directors and crew who came out to support this project."
Who else is returning for Season 2?
The returning core cast includes Irene Karas Loeper, Jason Sakaki, Jeffrey Follis, and Alex Gullason. The second season was shot over 10 days in Vancouver, with episodes directed by Nat Boltt, Jennifer Copping, Milo Shandel, Josh Epstein, and Paul Almeida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the show 'The Dressing Room' about?
The series is a workplace comedy that follows the fictional touring musical Balloon Boy. It focuses on the backstage drama, romantic entanglements, and Broadway-sized ambitions of the show's cast and crew.
Who created 'The Dressing Room'?
The series was created by Vancouver theatre artists Paul Almeida and Makayla Moore. The second season is written by Kelli Ogmundson, Josh Epstein, and Almeida, who also executive produces alongside Moore.
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