What exactly is a “working actor?” Definitions may vary, but not every actor is destined to be a headlining star — and many have extremely successful careers even if they never have their name first in the credits of a blockbuster. Regardless of an actor’s level of success, there’s a lot that can be learned from those who continue to work hard in the trenches.
In this virtual panel moderated by film critic Scott Mantz, four working actors — Cristina Rodlo (No One Gets Out Alive), Joseph David-Jones (Arrow), Jona Xiao (Hightown), and Rome Flynn (Dear White People) — talk shop about auditioning, casting, and landing that next part.
You can watch the full conversation above!