Lust Cinema Debuts Casey Calvert's 'Going Up'

LOS ANGELES—Acclaimed director/performer Casey Calvert's tentpole project of the year, Going Up, has begun rolling out from Lust Cinema, and the studio is offering episode one of the six-episode limited series for free. Set in the world of live theater, Going Up follows the behind-the-scenes tribulations of The Curtis Theater Group as it is about to debut the edgiest play it has mounted in its 27-year history, "The Voices Are Loud." It's a few hours until curtain, and chaos ensues as the cast and crew scramble to keep the show from falling apart at the last second.  The production stars Maya Woulfe, Seth Gamble, Victoria Voxxx, Charlotte Sartre and Tyler Knight, with Lilly Bell, Sonia Harcourt, Kira Noir, Derrick Pierce, Ryan Keely, Brad Newman, Anna Claire Clouds and Isiah Maxwell in supporting roles. Calvert, who became an exclusive director for Lust Cinema in 2021, commented, "Going Up is nothing like anyone's seen from me before. I feel like I really pushed the realm of what's possible in adult cinema with this one, and I'm so proud of how it turned out. Everyone in the cast did such an incredible job, and I'm so grateful to be able to make films with my friends. I want to thank Lust Cinema for the continued support. I'm so excited for everyone to watch!" "Going Up is a story of crazy ups and downs that pushes the characters to the edge of their limits. This is probably one of my all-time favorite Lust Cinema Originals," enthused company founder and owner Erika Lust. "Watching the series, you'll suffer with these actors in their mission to keep the show from falling apart while enjoying great, hot sex, all racing against the clock. I love how Casey merged the theater's behind-the-scenes with porn so organically. It's a 5-star one to me!" Offered Gamble, "My role as Travis was challenging and ranged in every emotion. I acted playing an actor ... acting. I truly feel it's one of the best acting roles I've ever done. And I'm grateful I got to do it for Casey. I'm really excited and want to thank the amazing cast and crew that delivered on all cylinders." "I'm always excited to get the opportunity to work with Lust Cinema and Casey," said Woulfe. "The amount of time and energy poured into this project is going to result in something really special." Added Sartre, "This is the biggest role I've ever gotten to do, and it was so much fun. I'm very grateful for the opportunity and for being able to work with so many amazing people." Echoed Voxxx, "Going Up was one of the most spectacular projects I've worked on during the course of my career. I am excited to see how the plot/sex dynamic is received by the viewers. I love working on Lust Cinema features—there is always a sort of family reunion vibe when I come to Casey's set." "Going Up is a project of passion for everyone involved, both below and above the line, and every ounce of that passion shows on the screen," remarked Knight. New episodes of Going Up will continue to release every Friday on LustCinema.com through September 16.  Read an exclusive interview with Casey Calvert about the making of Going Up in the current issue of AVN here.