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WILLIAM H. MACY Talks Fargo, Auditions, PTA

The Adam Friedland Show78 views
He recounts specific anecdotes from his career, including his aggressive audition for 'Fargo' and the improvisational nature of 'Boogie Nights', while discussing the realities of the industry and his personal life.summaryThe audition process for 'Fargo' involved Macy memorizing his part overnight and aggressively advocating for himself by telling the Coen brothers they would ruin the movie without him, a strategy he admits was risky and takeaway

Kim Fields on working with Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps In The #1 Netflix Sitcom ‘The Upshaws’

SWAY'S UNIVERSE16 views
She shares insights on Hollywood networking, contrasting her direct casting experiences with the industry's typical audition processes, and highlights the professional dynamics that allowed her to thrive alongside veterasummaryNetworking Strategy: Fields bypassed traditional audition rounds for 'The Upshaws' because she was already in Los Angeles for a press tour, allowing her to do a chemistry read directly with Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps, demtakeaway

Kel Mitchell Talks ‘Good Burger 2’, Influence of ‘Kenan & Kel’, New Book + Freestyles

SWAY'S UNIVERSE12 views
The transition from child actor to adult actor is challenging due to typecasting; Mitchell advises actors to view auditioning as a 'nine-to-five' job, maintaining joy and detachment from rejection to avoid frustration antakeaway“I still I'm still a working actor it's it's a nine to five when I audition too... go in and feel like you're clocking in instead of you going into the audition like I need this and everything riding on this”quote

Cheryl Hines Talks Defending Husband RFK Jr. + Palisades Firefighters Ordered to Leave Burn Site

The Adam Carolla Show59 views
Cheryl Hines discusses her memoir 'Unscripted,' detailing her journey from Florida to Hollywood, her audition for 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and her time at The Groundlings.summaryHines describes the audition for 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as entirely improvised, where Larry David instructed her not to touch him and to keep the interaction natural, leading to a comedic exchange about chicken that secutakeaway

Bobby's Existential Crisis | Ep 48 | Bad Friends

Bad Friends44 views
The conversation highlights Bobby Lee's existential crisis regarding his career and the pandemic's impact on his daily life, while also featuring humorous stories about audition failures and celebrity interactions.summaryBobby Lee shares specific anecdotes about audition failures, including a story about a friend who smashed his face into a glass wall after a successful audition, and his own experience with a nervous actor who couldn't ptakeaway

Gua Sha, Mesh in Your Face, and Commercial Auditions with Luke Null

Steph Tolev22 views
The hosts discuss the dehumanizing nature of commercial auditions, sharing stories of being cast as insects or bugs and facing low pay and poor working conditions.summaryCommercial auditions are often exploitative, with actors paying for parking and receiving low pay (e.g., $600) while enduring uncomfortable conditions like eating cold food or standing in the sun without sunscreen.takeaway“This is the most dehumanizing audition of all time... I think maybe I'm going to end it all tonight. I think maybe just drive right off the Santa Monica pier.”quote

12/6/21: An Interview with Jimmy Fallon | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess46 views
Jimmy Fallon shares the behind-the-scenes story of his SNL audition, revealing that his success came from performing an Adam Sandler impression that made creator Lorne Michaels laugh, and discusses his transition to hostsummaryPersistence and adaptability are key to career breakthroughs: Fallon failed his first SNL audition with a John Travolta impression but succeeded on his second attempt by performing an Adam Sandler impression, which resontakeaway

3/28/22: An Interview with David Spade | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

SmartLess57 views
David Spade shares insights into his SNL audition process, the creation of his iconic 'Hollywood Minute' segment, and his collaborative dynamic with Adam Sandler and other comedians.summarySNL Audition Process: David Spade was hired as a 'writer/performer' (feature player) after an audition for HBO's 'The Young Comedian Special,' where he performed stand-up without characters. He initially struggled with wtakeaway

Craig Robinson besties w/ Sean Hayes' mom, trying stand-up on his students & The Office | SmartLess

SmartLess50 views
The conversation details his early struggles in Hollywood, the specific audition process for The Office, and his current focus on balancing acting with his primary passion for music.summaryAudition Psychology: Robinson developed a coping mechanism for rejection by feigning arrogance after auditions, telling producers 'good luck' to convince himself he wouldn't get the part, thereby reducing anxiety about ttakeaway

Anthony Mackie | SmartLess

SmartLess24 views
Unconventional Audition Process: Mackie was cast as Falcon after a meeting with the Russo brothers where he was not allowed to read the script or know his character; he accepted based on trust in the directors' vision.takeaway“If you get people directing you and working with you, that's because they're interested in you. If you audition and they go, 'Good job, kid. Thanks for coming in.' Then nine times out of 10, you ain't getting that job.”quote

Will Jay Ellis Return For Insecure Season 3? See What He had To Say

The Angie Martinez Show56 views
J Ellis discusses his journey to landing the role of Lawrence on HBO's 'Insecure,' detailing the audition process with casting director Vicki Thomas and co-star Issa Rae.summaryThe audition process for 'Insecure' involved testing against other actors for the same role (Lawrence), including sitting in a pitch-black room performing scenes with Issa Rae.takeawayJ Ellis was cast after a friend recommended he read the script, leading him to connect with Issa Rae at an Urban League LA award ceremony before the formal audition.takeaway

Kerri Kenney-Silver on The Four Seasons, Reno 911!, and Peewee Herman | Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Tom Papa30 views
Ni Ni shares her legendary audition story for 'The Four Seasons' where she turned a late arrival into a brilliant character performance that made the casting director fall off her chair.summaryThe conversation also covers the evolution of the comedy industry from the risky, hands-on auditions of the 90s to today's Zoom-based processes, while reflecting on the enduring legacy of Pee-wee Herman and the financialsummaryNi Ni's audition for 'The Four Seasons' was successful because she embraced being late by creating an immediate, hilarious character backstory involving her car and mother, rather than apologizing or preparing a standardtakeaway