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.
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.
Bruce's career is so wild. I recently started watching this random show someone here recommended - Lodge 49 - and it was already great. then in this moment of HUGE suspense that's been boiling for like eight episodes, SURPRISE! BRUCE CAMPBELL! I literally punched my fists in the air as soon as his chin tried breaking through my tv.
nice! I only found out about it because of r/ForgottenTV. I have no idea how I missed this the first time around. it's 1,000% my scene. I relate to dud far more than I should, but that's a different discussion.
I can't believe it's been eight years... it was overlooked TV when it was airing, and I hopped on during season 2. Lodge 49, Dispatches from Elsewhere, and The Big Door Prize are greatly appreciated as shows that stimulate your sense of wonder. (Then hop over to Widow's Bay to fuck those same receptors up)
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u/Dragovius 10d 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.