What Do Casting Directors Look For In An Actor?

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What Do Casting Directors Look For In An Actor?

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-0:09: 4 things they look for
-0:25: Why professionalism is important
-0:35: What you shouldn't do
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@RobLox-ex7ui 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going through the same..nobody knows that being an actress & a singer is my biggest dream. I'm about to start college & I have chosen the nurse career but i don't want to be it, I just chose it cause it's one of the highest paying job & just in case I don't have good luck in acting career. I might do acting after nurse career but i don't know if it will be worth taking the nurse career. I'm so confused. I want to be stable & be able to afford a good life to my future kids. I once told my counselor that I wanted to be a singer &actress, all she said was "well you have to reach out on social media & become noticible, so that a company will notice you" I told her I'm a shy person, she was like " you will have to find something else you are interested in" I feel like I had no hope & I feel like nobody believes in me. So that's why I chose nurse . & im afraid people will judge my body & face, cause im not beautiful wirh a models body. I don't know I don't what to do😔😔 Someone has advice??

@casper6128 4 жыл бұрын

i’ve never seen somebody go through what i am except the looks just remember you can act at any age there is no limit nobody has to look beautiful in a movie because your role is to look like yourself if you get what i mean basically i’m saying and looks or personalities can get a role in a good movie because they suit it for example ‘The mask’

@xixi6855 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I trust u will be an awesome actor

@noaah9789 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m currently in the exact same boat as you! But I came to a point where I knew I wasn’t gonna be happy pursuing a career in the medical field so I decided to change my major to theatre! Don’t let anyone discourage you from doing what you want to do in life. Good luck with all your future endeavors!!

@connoroshea 3 жыл бұрын

You only are going to live once and life is unpredictable so I’d say it’s best to go after the thing that you are most passionate about and let everything else come as it does. I believe in you Rob!

@chloepowell6293 3 жыл бұрын

no one really cares what you look like in acting, because that’s how you get specific roles! you’re chosen for the role because of the way you look, so looks don’t matter all that much

@tarahallett6503 2 жыл бұрын

I love it!! "Be professional and be normal!" That just made my day. Saving that!

@theideasqueen5142 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you i will definitley need this i am doing acting and i dont know what they want from me so thank you very much

@purplecherry5774 2 жыл бұрын

69 likes

@bambidolly777 2 жыл бұрын

how’s it going ??

@theideasqueen5142 2 жыл бұрын

@@bambidolly777 i quit a yr ago

@bambidolly777 2 жыл бұрын

@@theideasqueen5142 if you don’t mind me asking, why?

@theideasqueen5142 2 жыл бұрын

@@bambidolly777 i quit in like 2021 because i was young, I was passionate but not to the extent when I learnt what i needed to do and the process. The only reason why i wanted to do acting was because i saw stranger things s3 in 2020 and i aspired to be like them but i was too lazy to do so and also there was no available jobs in my city so most of them time the city around me which is like 45min-2h drives and my parent or older sibling was not willing to drive me. Although i have started modeling and instead of learning for a long period of time i just went straight into looking for a job near me and luckily there was one, it had no experience so i was perfect for it and even though i didn't learn about they gave me the lessons that are fit for me but i wouldn't also recommend doing this as the directors may leave bad reviews but it worked for me. wow i realise this is long but i hope it helps!!

@Owen-ub3fv 2 жыл бұрын

She seems like a pleasant individual. Would definitely hire her.

@namenl2205 4 жыл бұрын

Noted, just don’t apologize

@onearmedseo 2 жыл бұрын

A question nobody seems to be asking. What do casting directors think about an actor's website? Do they prefer it to be plain and to the point with ease of navigation so they can find, video and head-shots in one click? Do they care how "pretty it looks"? Or does that matter?

@bambidolly777 2 жыл бұрын

i think casting directors like when the actress/actor makes their website their personality.

@userr6901 7 ай бұрын

Which website???

@All_about_gaming9 Жыл бұрын

I hope God sees all aspiring actors through

@joshuahoover7944 2 жыл бұрын

Tripping up during an audition is common/natural; this doesn't mean that they "didn't prepare". Literally any/everyone auditioning wants to be exceptional. Conditioning from previous auditions can have negative effects. Besides the obvious, unfortunately this short segment doesn't help much. Break a leg everyone

@peijunli698 7 ай бұрын

im going to an audision today and this really what to do

@Gezencock 3 ай бұрын

Gitinmi

@DanneyTanner 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice...Normal meaning just relax and be your best self.

@Olivewilson6078 Жыл бұрын

I'm a ten year old who loves acting and is really for for her age and this helps alot cause i knew that I don't know everything

@burntferidgerator6848 6 жыл бұрын

im using backstage to apply for a competition show thing for kids and after I apply I don't know what to do

@nat2527 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you do amazing. Break a Leg!!!

@johnfachy393 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!! Straight forward…..

@esteffanowissar6174 4 жыл бұрын

What did she meant with prepared? A Performing Arts Degree?

@kans01a76 3 жыл бұрын

lmaoooo no like come with maybe a bottle of water your script, know your lines, things like that

@the5minutesreview682 3 жыл бұрын

Know your lines well, if it's about say a historic person, then research about this person. Watch the interviews by this person if there is any. Just know the ins and outs of your character, and be this character body and soul.

@Angelina6518 15 күн бұрын

“Someone who can take direction.”

@marbellaaparicio2039 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@cstephenfoster 4 жыл бұрын

great advice

@laxmikantchambhare5765 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mam

@Tweektweak771 Ай бұрын

Tysm, I got invited to something for stranger things auditions for season 5 tysm

@austinsecrest8887 3 жыл бұрын

What do you look for during call backs?

@diabloakland Жыл бұрын

From preparation what do you mean? Like Meisner technique or just prepared with lines and readings

@jordanmaia 3 ай бұрын

its hard to be professional when you go to an audition and they stay staring at their computer the whole time or seem like they don't want to be there...I honestly hate the casting process.

@TheaterkidWeirdx10 6 ай бұрын

Oh my God thank you. I love acting with all my heart and soul but I swear to God I get so stressed with auditions. It's a complete fuck up for me

@brandonmcswain837 2 жыл бұрын

Common sense professionalism 👏🏽

@gairickdam18 Ай бұрын

please make a video on how to get auditions for Hollywood staying in india as these days everything is self take

@LandonKelly-cv3in Ай бұрын

According to my school drama director “If you feel ridiculous you’re probably doing it right.”

@DrosIntentions 2 жыл бұрын

hmmmm Id be there in a second never late, early if anything....

@ladyrenibifamovon-artistmo5935 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening

@chrissystewart6268 2 жыл бұрын

Count me in I want to learn more

@ladyrenibifamovon-artistmo5935 3 жыл бұрын

I m an actress , German, speak English, french etc

@sebastianmateo5137 3 жыл бұрын

Hi My name is Sebastian I am 11 year old boy and I’m looking for your help If you are really an actress can you please tell me how to act when I am auditioning and how I can I impress the director and stuff it’s been my dream since I was born and this is my only chance to prove myself my audition is on the 10’th of jan and I am very worried and I would like to know if you can help me and if you manage to see this and u are willing yo help maybe you can dm me some instructions?

@aspitube2515 3 жыл бұрын

I speak those languages too, I'm not very good at german though

@aspitube2515 3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianmateo5137 there are videos on youtube that can help you

@sebastianmateo5137 3 жыл бұрын

@@aspitube2515 I already got a gig played in a movie and got an award

@yuyenthao929 Жыл бұрын

Can people do audition on online

@madisonsutton2155 3 жыл бұрын

Do you look at appearance and body a lot or

@eazye088 Жыл бұрын

So it's just a job interview?

@Georgantzelis Жыл бұрын

does accent matter a lot? I am not native speaker...

@Aurora-qn2dx 4 ай бұрын

fate had other plans for me but i hold onto the hope that in the future i will become the acress i wish to be..my walls are tired of my solliloquy and monologues.

@edwintapia9245 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully the begining actors didnt make a bad impression.

@lynchthompson 2 жыл бұрын

Confident, preparation, personality, easy to work with. So they are not looking for acting skills.

@FAPAEDITZ Жыл бұрын

goud

@rogerfricke1785 2 жыл бұрын

I mean the main part has got to be their looks i mean lets be real

@madnaid3951 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I want to be an actor but,I live in Europe and I try to audition but I don't get the chance :l

@the5minutesreview682 3 жыл бұрын

Rejection is the norm for many actors(even the most famous ones), keep auditioning, keeping honing your acting skills and you might get a role along the way. Being an actor and succeeding as one, takes a great load of persistence. Just don't give up already!!!

@madnaid3951 3 жыл бұрын

@@the5minutesreview682 thank you.

@LubaLuba1 Ай бұрын

Thats all you got ?

@acouk8960 2 жыл бұрын

Huh

@GustakhiyanUpdates 2 жыл бұрын

🥺🥺🥺 I did everything, but not selected. What else casting director see. Can you interview a casting director.

@Ronitv-11 4 ай бұрын

I just have everything to bé an actress but your so far away and i don't have money to afford that and m'y country isn't good for acting😢😢😢

@ranakarmakar3444 4 жыл бұрын

I am a born stutterer. How can I become an actor without stuttering.

@yy0k1 4 жыл бұрын

Well you can’t stop stuttering, it’s a natural thing. You could audition for roles that don’t speak often. Depending on you stutter is if they can accept you or not.

@kans01a76 3 жыл бұрын

yh you can also go to speech therapy. I heard that while it can't completely eradicate the stutter it can help it become a lot less notable

@the5minutesreview682 3 жыл бұрын

Speech therapy is good. But maybe if you are lucky, there might be a role just for you where your character is supposed to stutter. Or make a movie portraying such a character by yourself if you have enough money for it.

@DP-yw4vk 3 жыл бұрын

There are a few actors out there who used to have a stutter. Emily blunt for example. Although for her she realised it would disappear whenever she was acting. I think speech therapy would be helpful but dont let it hold you back!

@TubenIt83 3 жыл бұрын

James Earl Jones stuttered for years, but he finally overcame it.

@Constance41 3 ай бұрын

LOL BE NOMAL🤣🤣 I THOUGHT WE NEEDED TO BE UNIQUE

@itsenya8943 3 жыл бұрын

Can you still be an actor with acne?

@chloepowell6293 3 жыл бұрын

yes! you get auditions for roles that fit your description, so it doesn’t matter how you look as long as you have a good agent!

@lamarbrown3531 3 жыл бұрын

Some casting directors should cast robbie Jones in a movie

@joeybaseball7352 2 жыл бұрын

And what has she casted for? Why should I care who she is?

@freddavis8769 Жыл бұрын

Why do some some former award winning soap opera actors and actresses struggle to find work

@edwintapia9245 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully the beginning actors made a bad impression on the connections and judges before they even get role in acting so many stages to that process of acting. Thank GOD , Jesus Christ im not an actor😊

@paulcurran7177 4 ай бұрын

I am the most professional, kindest, easiest actor to work with and I’m never cast, losing every role to total assholes. This may be your experience as a casting person, but everybody else loves the bad boys and prefers the jerks. Bad advice because it’s all lies!