You can be a successful actor if you understand that you’re a product. Yes, you are a product. Ever wonder why you see the same ‘ole actors from time to time in movie or television projects? It’s ’cause they’re marketable, they’re recognizable and that’s good for ratings and box office dollars. Actors are products.
Why would the studios or networks want to work with someone who isn’t already marketable? This is the reason why it can be difficult for some newcomers to break into movie stardom, but hey, you gotta start somewhere, right? Otherwise, how did movie stars ever become movie stars?
Your key will be to start seeing yourself as a star BEFORE you become a star. You have to start acting like a star now. And what if you never make the “big time?” It won’t ever matter because at least you would’ve carried yourself like you were one (a star) and in this business, people will respect you if you respect yourself.
Think of yourself as someone casting directors, producers, directors, networks, studios crave for. They need YOU. You don’t need THEM.
Whether you realize it or not, Hollywood mega stars are human products in this game we called the entertainment business. They’re money-makers; it’s a business and you’ll have to come to grips with that. It’s not just about memorizing yours lines and working on your craft–you must take heed to the fact that there’s a business side of acting.
But don’t worry, be you, but be “the product” too.
Start walking it, talking it, and being the star product that you are.
Ps. But be careful, this doesn’t mean you’re to start “acting” conceited and it definitely does not mean wasting money on things you can’t really afford just so you can look like a movie star.
Take everything one step at a time. More to come on the subject.
