Well, you’ve made it. You’ve come to the realization that headshots only go so far when it comes to convincing casting directors. Hell, in all honesty, an audition goes so far when it comes to convincing casting directors. As an actor-turned-producer-turned-studio-exec, I have learned one thing and one thing only about how actors get cast. Now make sure you’re paying attention because the sooner you get it, the sooner we can move forward with your career.
Here it is.
You can be the most talented actor in the world. You can have years and years of acting class under your belt. You can know every Marlon Brando or Meryl Streep movie ever made. But if you can’t sell tickets, you are not the right choice.
I know that hurts to hear. We are artists! The casting director should fall in love with our performances and cast us. Nope. The CD director has already decided who they’re going to cast before your amazing audition. Trust me. The part does not go to the best audition—it was decided before you walked into the room and it wasn’t from a headshot.
It was from the actor’s résumé, fan base, look, relationships with agents and other industry reps, and most
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