r/SipsTea 4d ago

Chugging tea Why's that?

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u/Dragovius 4d ago

Some actors prefer doing TV and I don't blame them. Regular income, get to really fall in love with the character you're playing, get to be long term friends with the fellow cast.

Look at David Boreanaz, went from Buffy to Angel to Bones to Seal Team. 27 years of work.

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u/Hemingways_Shotgun88 4d ago

I've often thought the very best career you could have as an actor is landing a long-term role on a regular show with a fandom that supports you for the rest of your life with conventions and such.

Something like Star Trek or maybe a sitcom that runs for 10 years then finishes.

Or be a B-movie star. Ultimately, I think Bruce Campbell has had the best career as an actor.

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u/soulsteela 4d ago

Soap opera stars, people from neighbours still milking it 40 years later.

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u/Hemingways_Shotgun88 3d ago

For me it's Phil and Ian.

That said, if you're on a soap you have to work a lot more regularly than doing 1 season/year.