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Published On: Dec 09, 2003 10:43 AM
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Published On: Dec 09, 2003 10:43 AM
Interview with a Corpse
Well, I got called in to "interview" for an extra role
as a corpse for Navy NCIS today. The funny thing is I was just watching a show
last week, I saw a corpse and thought "Now wouldn't that be a fun role to
do?!"
Well, I got called in to "interview" for an extra role
as a corpse for "Navy NCIS " today. The funny thing is I was just
watching a show last week, I saw a corpse and thought "Now wouldn't that be a
fun role to do?!" It was between me and another guy—really just a matter
of who had more of the right "look"—and frankly the other person looked
more like a Major in the Navy than I.
But it was nice because the call came out of the blue. I'd registered with Central Casting who does extra work, but I hadn't done any of the "meet and greets" yet with the casting people and usually an actor has to actively call in to a message board and "apply" for various extra roles. So it was a total freebie. I'm going to take it as a really nice and friendly "sign from above" that I'm on the right track. (And I certainly don't expect it to remain this easy!)
Other nice benefits: I was paid for the interview—something around $25—and the 2nd Assistant Director who managed everything was extremely nice, reaffirmed it was all about having the right "look" so I shouldn't be disappointed (I'm not) and told me she would hold onto my headshot and try to bring me in for some other extra work that might guarantee some good overtime. Maybe she was just blowing smoke, but the fact remains that ever since I started working as a professional actor I've consistently been treated with an amazing amount of courtesy and respect. If only non-union actors could see that type of treatment!
But it was nice because the call came out of the blue. I'd registered with Central Casting who does extra work, but I hadn't done any of the "meet and greets" yet with the casting people and usually an actor has to actively call in to a message board and "apply" for various extra roles. So it was a total freebie. I'm going to take it as a really nice and friendly "sign from above" that I'm on the right track. (And I certainly don't expect it to remain this easy!)
Other nice benefits: I was paid for the interview—something around $25—and the 2nd Assistant Director who managed everything was extremely nice, reaffirmed it was all about having the right "look" so I shouldn't be disappointed (I'm not) and told me she would hold onto my headshot and try to bring me in for some other extra work that might guarantee some good overtime. Maybe she was just blowing smoke, but the fact remains that ever since I started working as a professional actor I've consistently been treated with an amazing amount of courtesy and respect. If only non-union actors could see that type of treatment!
Posted: Tue - November 18, 2003 at 01:48 PM