Crossword Genius

Landing film role, told about it? (3,2,3,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

put in the picture

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'landing' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'film role told about it?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'film' could be 'picture' (synonyms) and 'picture' is present in the answer.
'it?' could be 't' (abbreviation. e.g. in 'tis) and 't' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for put in the picture that I've seen before include "Informed" , "Brief" , "Told" , "cast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app