Here’s the thing, when you start out as an actor every single person in the industry tells you that Background work is your bread & butter and that it’s the best way to be on set, and learn, and it’s the first step of the ladder. This is a huge deal.
#SAGAFTRA
#ActorsStrike
The studio’s A.I. proposal to SAG-AFTRA included scanning a background actor’s likeness for one day’s worth of pay and using their likeness forever in any form without any pay or consent.
Day 99. A lot of us had hopes that we were next after WGA, only to have those hopes come crashing down. A lot of us are exhausted but that’s their plan. They want us to be disheartened. We all need to show up now more than ever.
#SagAftraStrike
#SagAftra
#SagAftraStrong
Going to the movies, in this economy?! Talked about this last night and realized $20 a ticket + snacks would put us around $70 for one movie and we already pay hundreds for streaming that will inevitably have the same movie a month later. The system is broken not the audience.
Whenever a movie underperforms at the box office, everyone's always saying "the marketing sucked!" or "audiences failed this movie!" But no one's really saying what I think is often the case lately: there's just far too much of everything, and nobody has the time or money.
@allisonoconor
Isn’t is hilarious how everyone wants his “secret” but word on the street is he’s just genuinely an awesome person and fun to be around. Keep it simple, boys.
We did it!! This feeling is insane. Actors went from the pandemic with little to no work, straight into a strike… all momentum felt crushed. It’s been more challenging than ever to be an actor. It made me question whether this career was viable for me. Today, I feel vindicated.
This is my “audition armor.” An outfit I feel confident & comfortable in that I can put on anytime I have an audition. I have a handful that I rotate. One less thing to worry about so I can focus on acting.
#auditions
#selftape
#actorslife
#actor
#actress
Celebrating another revolution around the sun. Happy New Year. This year let’s try and be nicer to ourselves and others. The world needs more kindness.
#HappyNewYear2024
I think most of us that are in the entertainment industry are holding on by a thread right now. I want you to know, you’re not alone. I don’t have the answers, but if you’re struggling, I’m here to talk and listen. Things that get me through tough career moments are:
1/2 🧵
@lisabevolving
@reelandroll
How sweet! He is genuinely one of the warmest, coolest people in hollywood. We were in an acting class together YEARS ago and he was such a positive light in the class. 🙌❤️
Feeling so completely disheartened by my career recently. And in these low moments why does it seem like every person you’ve ever met is booked and busy working on set?
Me opening Instagram:
#BeingTheRicardos
Still in disbelief that I was in any small way part of such a beautiful movie. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are superb as
#LucilleBall
and
#Desiarnaz
. Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay and direction are phenomenal. Go see it!
Thank you for your kindness, Jessica Chastain! You’re flawless in every role you play and George & Tammy is no exception! Wait until you hear her sing! I was blown away (Pic of me trying to form a coherent sentence while meeting my favorite actress
@jes_chastain
.)
#georgeandtammy
Absolutely loved Priscilla. Beautiful and breathtaking. I’m so grateful that we’re able to see Priscilla’s side of the story done with such artistry. Sofia Coppola, you are a genius.
#Priscilla
A casting director I trust said the only website you need as an actor would be a simple one page w/ headshots, resume, reel, & contact… so I made this:
#acting
#actor
#actress
#actorslife
Someone said I look like the girl from Superman. I asked which one. He said Man of Steel. “Amy Adam’s?” “Yeah! You could be sisters!” Thankful for the compliment, also I paused, is this what people know her from? What’s your fav Amy Adam’s?
#arrival
#enchanted
#thefighter
#her
David Harbour says he got a call 10 minutes after the strike ended to get him to begin filming the final season of ‘STRANGER THINGS’.
“The first AD is like, ‘So, get the flight for you on Monday, right? We'll be acting in Atlanta.’”
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At the
@sagaftra
screening of The Iron Claw. This movie is heartbreaking and incredibly inspiring at the same time. Kevin Von Erich’s speech during the Q&A brought me to tears. I’m a puddle right now.
#theironclaw
Had an incredible time celebrating the Premiere of feature film “Surprise!” at
@NoHoCineFest
! It was an honor and a privilege working on this movie with such a talented team!
#actor
#actress
#movies
#acting
A company somewhere desperately needs to start making physical media of all of the movies and TV shows that are being scrubbed from existence.
I wanted to buy a DVD of Being the Ricardos and I was shocked to find that it doesn’t exist outside of streaming.
This almost doesn’t feel real! I’m thrilled and excited to get back to work! No details released yet but rumor is that the deal is fantastic and that the fight was worth it.
#SAGAFTRA
#SagAftraStrike
After a grueling 118 days on strike, SAG-AFTRA has officially reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with studios, a move that is heralding the end of the 2023
#ActorsStrike
:
The approaching Oscar noms have me thinking about how blown away I am by so many of the movies made this year. I felt excited to go to the theater
#movies
#Oscars
My husband got me this Lucille Ball Barbie! I love how she has a Desilu script in hand, showing her as the boss that she was. I grew up with Barbie’s but this is by far my most cherished.
#Barbie
#BarbieMovie
#LucilleBall
Being the Ricardos is now in theaters! I’m excited to be a tiny part of this story.
Aaron Sorkin is an iconic writer/director and amazing human who made it such a memorable day on set. Working with Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem was a dream come true.
Super disappointed by the mocking of
#ADHD
on
#TheBachelor
This episode is a perfect example of why neurodivergence and mental health struggles are stigmatized and why people are afraid to come forward
Things that get me through tough career moments are: friends, family, my dog, resting when I need it (without judgement), and making indie films with friends so that we can express ourselves and tell the stories that are important to us without anyone’s permission. ❤️
2/2 🧵
I’m quoted in this
@RollingStone
article about AI replacing actors. We are striking because our profession is at risk, and to ensure the careers of actors now and for decades to come.
#SAGAFTRA
#SagAftraStrike
Thank you
@cheyenneisround
for your amazing work on this topic 🙌
Same! Everyone is talking about punk rock indie filmmaking coming back. And I have an arsenal of camera equipment ready to go that I’ve acquired from all the shorts I’ve made. I am READY.
#letsgo
#LFG
#indiefilm
Pretty neat that in all my conversations, it seems as though this industry is about to see a surge in indie filmmaking that could rival the 90s. A ray of hope in the darkness. 🤞
The details of this deal are exquisite. I’m so excited for my writer friends. You did it! I’m thrilled to see that you’re finally getting what you deserve!
#wga
#sagaftra
#LFG
#strike
The WGA reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Today, our Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council all voted unanimously to recommend the agreement. The strike ends at 12:01 am. Check out our deal at .
#WGAStrong
Yes! Yes! Yes! Finallyyyy!! It amazes me that such a key role in movie making hadn’t been recognized at the Oscar’s until now.
#casting
#castingdirectors
#BeingTheRicardos
Arriving on set and jumping into hair and makeup like, “Oh, hey Patty!” What a day! Forever grateful! The hair and makeup team led by Teressa Hill and Ana Lozano was so gifted. Every detail was executed with such specificity and inspiration from the time period!
It’s been a rough few years for those of us in entertainment but this tentative deal has given me that glimmer of hope that I desperately needed right now. Hope that our careers can actually have longevity and that I can sustain a healthy life as an actor.
#WGA
#SAGAFTRA
I’ve not had that much fun seeing a movie in a long time!
#Barbie
is GOOD. Completely lived up to the hype. An instant classic that I’m already quoting. I was laughing so hard I missed a few lines so I guess I need to see it again immediately 🤭🩷
Oh, we’re so back! New season of True Detective: Night Country has officially given me freaky dreams which means it’s been very effective at burning itself into my subconscious. This season is haunting. The images stick with you.
#TrueDetective
#NightCountry
Literally the coolest guy in the industry. Working with him was a DREAM. Seeing Dune 2 tonight in 70mm imax… I cannot wait!!!
#javierbardem
#Dune
#Dune2
Javier Bardem on picking his roles based on what his children want to see:
"I do ‘DUNE’ for him, I do ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’ for her… and I get the paychecks for both."
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Jessica speaking about her role in George & Tammy. I’m happy that the story grew into a series because that means more time for us to have with these amazing performances!
#jessicachastain
#georgeandtammy
A speaker on a writers panel recently gave the advice to reverse engineer your script into IP. If you have a script you are pitching, hire an artist and make it into a comic book, use that to pitch the project as having existing IP. This sorta blew my mind. Thoughts?
The women behind Killers of the Flower Moon.
Their story has really stuck with me. If you’re like me, you spend hours googling the real life events after seeing a historical movie. I’m glad it’s bringing much needed attention to this tragic history.