Sony's Elevate Fellowship Picks 10 of 5,400-Plus Applicants for 2026 Class

Sony Pictures Television named ten fellows for its 2026 Elevate Actors Fellowship, selected from more than 5,400 applicants — an acceptance rate below 0.2%, per a Deadline exclusive on 5 August 2026. The six-week programme starts 10 August on the Sony lot in Culver City, with training from casting directors, showrunners and executives before a live showcase.