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Thanks for
your interest in my Casting Tips,
a monthly email alert offering tips for how to get the best performance
from actors.
Don't Rely on Charlie
Your
past experience with an actor doesn't necessarily determine whether
or not they are perfect for your new material.
You may be thinking, "Charlie was great in the last video.
Why don't we use him again?" But just because he was good for
one role doesn't mean he can do all roles.
Charlie may be a great narrator, but can he play a serious
role that requires strong acting? Or a comedic role that requires
a certain timing? Charlie may have gained a lot of weight
since
you worked with him last, or shaved his head or grown a professorial
beard (that he must keep for a commercial he's shooting after
your job).
And do you really want Charlie in every one of your videos?
If you want to reuse an actor:
1. Audition the actor again (You don't need a casting session for
that.) It's important to hear them doing the new material.
2. Conduct the audition in person, without a camera. Then you'll
really know if Charlie is right for this role. If not, you gave
him a shot and you'll bring him in again when the role is right.
If yes, you can feel confident and there will be no surprises.
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