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Reddit by superstarnebulaneon Mar 23rd

Will changing my hair color prevent me from getting roles?

Okay so I’m pretty new to acting. I’ve been taking classes for about six months. I’ve recently taken headshots and started applying for roles on actors access. No callbacks yet but it’s only been like two weeks so I’m not discouraged. However I recently have...
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Reddit by mydixxxierectt Mar 23rd

What’s on your actors bucket list?

Mine is to be a supporting cast on a fantasy film sorta like Pirates of the Caribbean or Avatar The way of the water
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Reddit by bustergaming777 Mar 23rd

I have the same name as an actor on IMDb and two of his credits have mistakenly gone to me, what should I do?

Obviously I don’t wish to take credit for someone else’s work but I don’t know how to amend it.
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Reddit by snoo-8762776 Mar 22nd

Need your advice

I had an agent for 2 years, but things weren't going well, despite having some interesting auditions, I can literally count on one hand how many I had during the 2 years I was with them – but maybe it's also fair to consider the lockdown time. Still, very...
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Reddit by thegreatestwhale Mar 22nd

Is Casting Networks worth is for Background Acting?

Hi all! I am new to background acting. Started with central casting about a month ago and I have been working 1-2 gigs per week through them. Seems like the other background actors are getting a lot of work from casting networks. I have been applying to jobs...
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Reddit by CopeHarders Mar 22nd

How realistic was Leonardo DiCaprio’s meltdown scene in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?

For more context here’s a video of the scene: https://youtu.be/s3maJDDoX1Y So I’m someone that has always been very interested in the art of acting. I’ve studied a bit of Stanislavsky, took Meisner classes, Practical Aesthetics, etc you get the point. I...
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Reddit by LemonCandleOrange Mar 22nd

UK Spotlight/Rep Question

Just signed up for Spotlight, as I’ll be spending some time in the UK over the next few years. I’m a Canadian actor (union) and am eligible to work in the UK; will be going back and forth for family reasons, but still primarily based in Canada. Currently...
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Reddit by AdImaginary4973 Mar 22nd

Rhinoplasty as an Actor

So this is maybe a bit of a weird question. I just started acting a few months ago and have LOVED it. I have gotten a few roles and it has helped me a ton with my confidence in addition to being extremely enjoyable. I’m an attractive guy, but I’ve always had...
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Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Mar 22nd

A student actor's question about daydreaming (and its use for acting)

I've heard daydreaming is a great tool that actors can have, and an easy one to access, as we are all born with the capacity to daydream. But... I’m afraid that my daydreams are only about my success, happiness, and prosperity, and not about other things that...
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Reddit by Solid-Guess-6765 Mar 22nd

Stranger things season five auditions?

I absolutely love Stranger Things! It is my favorite show, I love the entire cast, and it’s just so good! I love it so much that I want to be a part of it. I am an actress and have been searching the internet for auditions for season five. So far I haven’t...
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Reddit by Turbulent_Bullfrog87 Mar 22nd

Can an adult be a successful actor if they’ve never been in love?

The internet is full of “becoming a successful actor” and “if you’ve never been in love,” but only as separate issues. I found a single post a while ago about asexuals and acting, but that’s not exactly what I’m talking about and it was years old.
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Reddit by Audience-Select Mar 22nd

SAG-AFTRA and social media

Question for anyone who knows - I’ve googled like crazy and cant find a clear answer. This is about SAG rules as it relates to appearing in social media videos. I’m a SAG actor (recently joined back in February as a must-join). For my day job, I own a...
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Reddit by iJuanAyala Mar 22nd

What questions do you have for working actors?

I host the podcast [Actors With Issues](http://youtube.com/actorswithissuespodcast), where I interview working actors from TV, film and Broadway, many from popular films and series, about the career obstacles they've faced, the lessons they've learned and...
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Reddit by EffectivePineapple Mar 22nd

Amy Lyndon technique?

Anyone have experience taking her class? I’m looking into the weekend intensive class as I’ve heard her name around town but want to hear if it’s worth it to take as a trained actor.
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Reddit by mildhot-sauce Mar 22nd

So slight chance at losing my voice.

So for context I'm a voice actor, I know redundant. I also have a large non toxic multi nodule goiter. Dont look it up, basically my thyroid is enlarged and lumpy. Ive been told to think about removal. With a thyroidectomy there is a chance at damage to the...
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Reddit by CanineAnaconda Mar 22nd

Some of my insights from the Writer's Strike that happened (2007) and the one that didn't (2001)

There's a lot of chatter going on right now with a possible strike by the WGA, whose contracts expire in May 2023. Many in the industry are saying it will happen, but the reality is that no one knows what will happen until it happens. That hasn't stopped...
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Reddit by Whole_Respect998 Mar 22nd

How to Make Sure an Actor is Legal

I have a problem that makes me uncomfortable. An actress is interested in acting in my film that included nudity and intimate scenes, but she looks pretty young. I asked her her age but she wouldn’t tell me, which makes me suspicious. She claims that she is...
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Reddit by _donquixote_ Mar 22nd

better actor sandra bullock or julia roberts?

taking into account both of their films, to settle a dispute i’m having with a friend. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/11z0z9p)
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Reddit by Big-Adeptness995 Mar 22nd

What to put on resume?

For context, I’m in Canada where co-star roles are usually billed as either ‘Actor’ (typically less than 5 lines of dialogue) or ‘Principal’ (typically 5 or more lines of dialogue or a large amount of onscreen presence but not large enough to be considered a...
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Reddit by chaz65 Mar 22nd

When creating a website & social media pages, should I brand myself as a Voice Actor or Voiceover Artist?

I'm interested in voicing both commercial gigs such as advertisements and explainer videos, as well as acting roles such as animation.
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