The Harsh Reality of Pursuing an Acting Career

Are you considering a career in acting? Brace yourself for the harsh reality. In this eye-opening video, we delve into the challenges and obstacles that aspiring actors face on their journey to success. We explore the unfiltered truth behind pursuing an acting career. Gain valuable insights, practical advice, and a realistic perspective to prepare yourself for the road ahead. Whether you're just starting out or already on the path, this video will shed light on the harsh reality of the acting world and equip you with the knowledge to navigate its challenges. Watch now to discover what it truly takes to pursue your acting dreams.
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[@joshweinbergjw]

No

[@TW17708]

Don’t let anyone have an influence on what you want. If you want something, you can always have it. It just depends on how much you want to face your fears.

[@k.cofficial687]

The advice that to give out about pursuing a career in the craft is true . My father is an actor , and he told me that being in the film industry gives you a harsh reality that drama schools , auditions for huge role doesn’t set expectations for you that you’d hope for even if you’ve trained , rejections hit you hard . And the best thing to do , if you truly enjoy acting , is to keep acting for the fun it , but it has to as a side job or else you would end up with no other option for your future. Love watching your videos and I hope that the people who’ve watched it understands that ❤😊

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Appreciate your kinds words. Yes, you can’t have acting be your #1. For every one person who makes it, there are thousands of others who don’t. It’s a very tough business and most thinks it’s easy and there is a step by step process to it. My goal is to just sugar coat the truth for y’all. I’d be doing a disservice. Wishing you the best!

[@elitehumpty3603]

Wise words! I'm going into medicine as my main career, but acting as a "side"

[@KhoaNguyen-ku3jb]

@@elitehumpty3603me tooooo😂😂😂😂

[@nicoleungureanu1278]

@@elitehumpty3603 I’m thinking of doing the same, but scared. Do you want to talk?

[@ItsAMadHouse360]

Dont go into any of the arts to "Make it" go into it because you love it. Find a way to support yourself, and be an artist/ craftsman.

[@lmaoqasim]

It sucks because I think the reason a ton of actors get turned down is because most people don't really care about the art for acting and only see the big pay cheque. Which is why for actors who really care about the art and want to pursue a career find it difficult. They have to compete with millions of other people who only care about the money and fame.

[@AldoNunez-ry3xt]

Yeeessss !!!!!Factss!!!!

[@anthonyvasquezactor]

What you say couldn't be truer. Most people really don't care for the art of acting, including the people in charge of a production, whether it's a film, series, or play. If they did, the roles would go to the best actors. Acting classes can help you become a great actor, but they can never help you become a successful one. As they say, it's not what you know, but WHO you know. The people in charge of a production will always select a lame actor they already know over a great actor they don't know.

[@Aaaaaa-pf4kj]

I know and have met people in the industry. The one thing that is the most important thing is to help you get into the industry is connections.

[@VicksV20]

0:23 I might be crazy , but if someone gave me everything right away I won’t be fulfilled. The fact that I earn something is what makes me ready for it 🙂 Edit: I am a big believer that luck is opportunity that meets preparation

[@TC.._]

Very good. So true.

[@christinaharper9089]

I really appreciated this. I believe it makes you ask yourself WHY you want to pursue this craft. You have to love it and love is investing even if there is not always a return. There is the risk/ sacrifice. Find your personal return and it won’t disappoint. You must believe in yourself but understand everyone pursuing this craft also believes in themselves and only one person gets the job. The work must be meaningful to you.

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Absolutely!!

[@preach5832]

I know it’s crazy, but for some reason the idea of that kind of grinding fight excites me I don’t know why but I love it. I guess I’m just messed up in the head. Lol 😅

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Be aware, be aware, be aware. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Luck, luck, luck.

[@cynthiahernandez4437]

😂🙏🏼👑

[@joyfulsip3615]

Good luck! Be smart be safe.

[@tamakibread1411]

same, we got this

[@OrganizationXIII]

🧢

[@TheRealKTG1111]

Honestly I think it just takes hard work, dedication, consistency, persistence, and GOD! And you will make it!

[@ManyaManic]

heavy on GOD!

[@analystt99]

Everytime someone mentions God, they're always black. The definition of living in a la la land. The top actors are not religious but yet you think God will help you - good luck. I'd prefer God attends to people in war zones especially in african countries where all they do is PRAY

[@vhthehwarrior636]

Gods PLAN

[@AudibleKingdom]

@therealktg1111 lol you have a lot to learn . It’s not that easy did you literally just watch what he said. I’ve been in this 8 years and gotten 1 gig

[@praxton]

Mmmmmmm. First four you listed have been the trite propaganda of the ruling class to convince us we don't have because we don't work as hard as they do. It's total BS. Stop buying it and spreading it. Your best bet is to do it because you love doing it. You enjoy it. Even if you never "make it" you're still happy with what you do.

[@hellion2009]

''work your day job until your night job pays off''

[@stephendegenaro6387]

That's the reality folks. 22 yrs in my career, the training, the schools etc. Moments of work, followed by dry spells...big paydays to nothing....and yet still going. There is a lot of hard working talented folks out there. It's luck in the top 1%. Keep going if it's fun.

[@thebeastfromwithin3024]

With this said, that's why the top actors and coaches say don't do this for the money.

[@kejifayemi8098]

I love acting with my whole being and I truly believe that I will never be fulfilled if I can’t become a working actor. I’m hoping to look into getting a degree in maths/accounting AND drama/theatre studies, so I can work in a different industry while pursuing acting. I’m in the UK though, so I don’t think I could afford to study two different degrees. Thank you for being honest with your supporters, hopefully we can move forward with a more sustainable plan. 🔥

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Wishing you all the best on your journey. Here is a recent video I did that you may also want to check out :) hope it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJCufZqcjLZ-f7M

[@kejifayemi8098]

@@TheActorsAcademy Thank you so much! Will check it out now!! :D

[@kejifayemi8098]

@@TheActorsAcademy Just watched through it now, and it’s really inspiring, I appreciate you sharing this with us. I will do my best to try and find that balance and not place acting above all else. Thank you so much again!! :))

[@ukumakpeyiinnocent7192]

I really loved this comment.. I love acting as well, but I’m currently chasing my engineering aspect as well.. the bills needs to be paid

[@ukumakpeyiinnocent7192]

You spoke to me directly.. thank you so much

[@TimoDcTheLikelyLad]

thank you! i hammered this into my head the second i realized that in my acting shool. we gotta do our part and stay aware but not more is in our control. with luck as the biggest aspect you really shd be honest to yourself and accept the reality.

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Yes, I completely agree. We have to be completely aware of the reality that is involved in this industry. Luck

[@itsw00dsWRLD]

thank you for being so transparent about this! I’ve been following your account and subscribing to you for years. I appreciate this so much!

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Of course! What are we if we can’t be honest with ourselves and others. It’s a hard thing to swallow for many actors, realizing how much ‘luck’ plays a factor in one’s career, but my goal is to help you all the best that I can and realizing the difficulties that acting brings is important for everyone to understand. So glad I could help and appreciate your kind words!

[@jackel54130]

Networking your ass off is also something that will get you ahead. Find people where you are or that are living close to you that are in the film industry. Facebook groups and Stage 32 are good places to find those people. Build up your resume and when the time is right move to a bigger market so you can do better projects.

[@honeyb_151]

I’m 16 still in school and I love acting/theatre. Hearing this truth about the reality of the entertainment industry felt like it discourages me a bit and is now giving me second overthinking thoughts about if I would ever make it. But deep down all I could say to myself is to don’t ever give up if this was my dream. Also to keep in mind to plan and not make acting my #1 job. I’ll keep trying and won’t back down. All it takes is one yes!

[@ashleyhughes1127]

I really appreciate hearing this! I like the honesty and it just goes to show Acting is something you should NEVER do for the money or the fame because it rarely comes along with it. The passion you carry for it is the best reason to pursue acting. Fall in love with being able to tell a story and being able to relate to all kinds of different characters. To anyone and everyone out there reading, if this is what you want don’t give up!

[@analystt99]

it's all about good looks and/or just someone liking you, everything else is irrelevant. It's the same with every high paying jobs including corporate jobs while you may get a job, the top jobs, yeah someone has to recommend you, like you. Networking is more important than anything for a reason. The nepos are not getting jobs because they're talented, it's because they know someone who knows someone. It explains why there are many PR relationships out there. When you look at most top actors right now, they either started many years ago doing small budget movies, built a good network and took off from there or they knew someone who helped them. Be in a real world and not a fantasy one

[@anthonyvasquezactor]

Absolutely. I worked my ass off for a role that meant a lot to me recently. Worked harder than I ever did for a role, eager to prove to the director that I was the right choice for the part. I still didn't get it. The director told me she was really impressed and loved my hard work and dedication, but she already had an actor she knew in mind for the role and gave it to him.

[@user-hb1yo5ep9y]

It.makes.sense that the MOMENT that "WE" decide that "WE" simply CANNOT DO whatever WE once did, we NEVER will again❤ Whatever "YOU" DO,.... DO NOT LOSE FAITH😊

[@FloydiPapa]

Thanks for such an advice and your wisdom to help many of us to fight to get through all the way up. You can be the best actor in the world, if you don't offer yourself the chances to accomplish your dream, it's like playing the Lottery only once, but to win the jackpot, you need to play everyday. 🔥

[@davidlucey1311]

Is there anybody, who does not live in fantasyland, who is not perfectly aware of all this? Let’s face it folks, the only way to be a successful actor/movie star anymore is to be closely related by blood or marriage to a present movie star, Director, producer, or just someone very rich.

[@rajatbansal2857]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This is the reason I like you content!!!!! nothing fancy and glittery talks just pure facts!! You should start your podcast man!!!!🔥🔥

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Haha thank you! Appreciate the kind words. Maybe I will! 😂

[@InvinciDon]

For a profession that’s entirely luck based, this honestly sucks, and something needs to change. Being a Doctor should be harder than this, or being a Lawyer, being an Actor should be way easier, this sucks. However, I do appreciate the video, it was very informative, and I cannot disagree with it at all. I’m confident in my abilities as a potential Actor, all I need is an Agent or an Agency, but now I’m just not sure if it’s worth it, the more I think about it. Again, I’m grateful I know this instead of 3 years down the line, this has been a big help.

[@TheActorsAcademy]

I’m very glad I could help. I know this is a bummer and I understand how you feel just through your message. Because it means so much to you, I just posted a vid based on this comment. It’s packed with a lot of info. Not my typical video (so I hope others don’t mind haha), but I thought it may help you and hopefully others. Wishing the best ✌️

[@InvinciDon]

@@TheActorsAcademy That means a lot, man, I appreciate it.

[@_the_little_mermaid_]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ I’m curious, what’s your favorite role you’ve made so far and why?

[@pepperminttree]

yup, this is the reality! right place, right time

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Correct!

[@quackcement]

i know someone who went to a fancy acting school spent 15 years constantly going to Auditions and got NOTHING, whereas another guy who works at a bar got an acting role because he HAPPENED to speak to serve a film director. was hired with 0 acting experience and education.

[@YG-wh1oo]

I am going to make it. I believe in myself it might not come right away but I will make it.

[@thewanderer2887]

Yes you will

[@Claris-cc1ru]

thank you for being honest and telling us the true reality

[@zman1182]

Im 17 and I've been playing with the idea of pursuing theatre since I was a baby child. I've done almost 10 years of vocal training, 4 or 5 of dance training and right now I'm making a lot of strides as a performer getting bigger roles in my community musicals and school and things. Ive done 13 productions in tech and acting and I really have fallen in love with acting and performing and music. I'm just scared. I can't imagine my life without performance. It would be like breaking a runner's legs, I just feel like my life would be over. But I also don't know if I'm good enough to make it in 'the industry'. I mean, I dont even dream of Broadway because I dont think Id ever make it there. I dream of just being able to do acting and on stage work as a full-time job. But idk, its a big dream that Im scared of pursuing and my family (especially my Nana) really wants this for me but I just dont know. Also, auditioning for giant colleges? I feel like Ill shit myself. Please lord help me ;-;

[@mfgmfg1248]

great video, thank you so much. I never knew that actors have to go through all that

[@AudibleKingdom]

Thank you for this video I have been doing auditions for 8 years and I’ve gotten literally 1 gig and guess what it was for modeling/acting. It is all about luck it really is

[@xaroraxaro]

I went to drama school… everyone who had talent and put in the work paying their dues is currently working in the industry.. are they movie stars no? But they are working consistently. A lot of people get into acting for vanity, they fall off quick. The ones who love the craft and have the talent will eventually break through…

[@Iamveryhuman.notrobot]

I don’t care about the money. I will get four jobs if I have to. I love acting. It is the one thing I can do to feel at peace with myself. I want to preform for others, make someone feel SOMETHING. I want to take part in the expression of humanity through film and theatre. I don’t care if I live in a freaking shack 😅

[@justax5627]

Appreciate the honesty

[@TheActorsAcademy]

What are we if we can’t be honest. Glad I could help!

[@MutedGhost2077]

Years of experience and hard work.. And still no where. I keep up the hard work though!

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Wishing the best 👊🏼

[@DAMON409]

He is right. Luck is probably number 1. Luck meaning lucky in looks. Without a good look talent is almost useless. Acting is not like being a musician or a visual artist. Your look determines demand. I know one actor who actually altered his face to get lead roles. I have a friend whose kid is getting lots of work because he has a good look and with little experience.

[@MrSmith-tg4ck]

And i think it is also important to be good at making friends with people in the business

[@jazzmusicfan]

Good points! Could you tell us about the cool background you’re using for this video?

[@lts_chibi]

This is hard truth and wise facts BUT I’m not gonna be devastated by it even though I have the worst luck ever 😅😅

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Wishing the best

[@lts_chibi]

Thank you so much!

[@thunderbird982]

I appreciate the honesty.

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Of course. It’s my job to tell you all the truth and give you any advice I can.

[@preethi_16]

Thank you for being honest❤

[@laxmibomjan88]

Thank you ❤❤

[@StrongstallionWest]

Acting is a great skill. KZbin, Sales, Public Speaking, writing, research, presentation, fashion, etc. KZbin Characters do well. Actors are in Demand.

[@dawnbishop5803]

I do think nowadays it is harder to break into acting than it used to be. In the 80s and 90s actors used to film a pilot or commercial and they would live off that money for the year or so. Big studios just don't take as many risks anymore. You saw a switch in the mid 2000s like when all the cast of Girls had family in the business.

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

That's crazy. Lot of talented actors out there too looking for work.

[@user-gu1sc2zt2i]

Have a back-up plan, I plan on doing my degrees. Getting good education. Maybe even working for a little bit until I get money. Then I attend auditions. If, and its a big if, IF I don't make it, I can easily go towards my job. I can easily get a job, I have experience along with degrees and a good education.

[@nightmare2058]

Hello! Is it possible to get the role without a degree just by auditions? Thanks for a new video, you are amazing!

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Yes, most actors don’t have degrees in acting

[@afrinaut3094]

Luck & nepotism, & other isms are extremely big problems in the entertainment industry, it affects other creative industries too. Talent is numerous, but opportunities & growth are like winning the lottery.

[@everthastie1369]

I was told that you keep auditioning until you get the one yes. I had one yes then several nos. But I still go out and try. I am in the fall starting some training in acting

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Wishing you the best 👊🏼

[@ereceeme]

Sometimes its even more than luck. Personality goes a long way to get you into an audition and I dont mean sucking up which can really work against you. Be your better self. An experience castinge person or director can see through you

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Bringing you’re personality and who you are into the room is very important

[@zack0100]

Thank you gor everything 🤍🔥

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Of course 🙏🏼 I’m here for you all

[@JamesBond-en4oh]

NEVER GIVE UP!!!

[@user-nz5oy5yp6q]

it is so true, 100% agree

[@DawnRose30]

Ouch this video made me sad 😢

[@TheActorsAcademy]

It’s a sad truth, but it’s the truth

[@bubblykoi]

i want to persue acting. i always admired my favorite actors and see them flourish as well their journey where they are now. my favorite actor oscar isaac is incredible and he inspires me. im not in Juilliard. i dont live in new york or la. i got to my state university and where there isnt much of acting opportunities, ik its a harsh reality and the competition is very high. ik its a big risk and its something im really thinking about. i love films, movies. but im also doing pre-law and im having a hard time for myself right now on whag i want to do with my life as a freshman in my uni

[@JL13675]

This is so honest.

[@AcePhifePodcast]

Acting industry is about relationships. And if they like you for whatever reason. Casting have their selection of actors that they will push more.

[@Trumpbeas]

Bro give me a answer for this please. I have a brown skin can I get into hollywood ?

[@AshTheDuke]

i just want to escape 9-5 job its not for me and being bipolar helped me become an actor i dont find it hard and am not doing it to make money

[@legonightmarestudios4256]

I have a huge amount of good luck

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Wishing the best 👍🏼

[@legonightmarestudios4256]

@@TheActorsAcademy OMG thank you soooo much huge fan here 😁

[@jakobi7160]

Hallo, could you make a Video about how much working is healthy and that also Star Actors have to make a break sometimes? I think for young actors like me, it is really necessary to say that because I nearly got a Burnout out because I only worked Hard but not smart. I think in our society most of the people only say "work, work, work" but nobody says, that only working without a break sometimes can be really dangerous and is not helping you very much, to get closer to your goal(If you really work one year all the time and after that, you get a Burnout and you can't work for a fee years, I don't think you are going to do it in this industry)

[@TheActorsAcademy]

The key word is balance. You need to have balance in your work and in your life. In my video about ‘rejection’ (2 videos ago) I explained that you can’t make acting your #1. There are SO MANY more important things in life than ones acting (moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, lovers, etc.) we can do so many more things in our lives other than just ‘acting.’ So the answer is balance and setting your priorities straight. Knowing what you put on your scale as level of importance. This doesn’t mean to not work or practice, but to rather have your priorities straight and balance set in your life.

[@jakobi7160]

You're so damn right man!💪

[@userxx001]

I want to do acting because I want to do it as a hobby but I don't want the fame. I want people to still look at me as a normal human being instead of a "superstar"

[@user-zr8vp1su5e]

Its not luck is called favourite

[@FlipTheBard]

I'm learning acting to work as a voice actress(intent to work in videogames), and even this will be hard to accomplish. Imagine being an actor seeking to get a big role-or even just a role-in either the big screen or in a series? Much harder. Becoming an actor is like becoming a football/soccer player.The ones you see actually making it are the minority(even if there seems to be a lot of people), most never make it or will only have it as something they do "out of love" because it won't be (enough to be)paying their bills.

[@joshweinbergjw]

Hay I am 10 I am doing plays and I am going to acting college it’s going to be okay it fun I love acting it’s fun I am dedicated

[@jaydenp4975]

How does one become a casting agent? What about a producer? I would like to be the person who chooses who gets those parts lol.

[@joshweinbergjw]

Fire 🔥 🔥

[@BiroFerenc]

It is better if u make your own movies

[@joachimlokossa7309]

nah i don't give a shit, failure where I get up even if I have to miss 20 times, and I am already aware of these things !

[@thewanderer2887]

Never give up, this tool is one of the no sayers all because he never made it.

[@saleenwoodstock4227]

When Im able to pursue a career in acting i am going to have a part time job, but in the mean time i am going to build savings, so i have something

[@kavishagoel8375]

🔥

[@KennethAkin-me9je]

How's can they afford living expenses how can they eat or sleep.

[@samuelcedeno3973]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheActorsAcademy]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@JAZJ-pk2pc]

Paraphrasing actor, producer, writer, & director Henry Winkler; many answer the call, but very few are chosen.

[@IamNateTaylor]

I feel like this video is discouraging to those who seek to become professional actors because most A list actors didn’t look at statistics. They just believed it was obtainable, regardless of probabilities. You have to think outside the box and believe the unbelievable to make it in this business. We wouldn’t know a Denzel or Brad Pitt if in back of their minds they thought about the Harsh realities of pursing actors smh nothing positive came from this video. Believe in yourself again bro

[@thewanderer2887]

I was thinking the same thing, like yes there's lots of competition but if you believe in yourself and set a path who knows what you might accomplish.

[@thewanderer2887]

The guy in the vid clearly didn't make it as a actor in films.

[@laserlithuanian]

the best looking people from all over the world are competing for very few positions

[@MikeJ2023]

How hard can it be the play pretend give me a break.

[@adishdeniro5768]

is it possible to become a hollywood actor being Nepali

[@jahnavichaturvedi20]

I am from India and i am planning to

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Remember, it’s an extremely difficult industry, which is almost impossible for most to break into. Luck plays a HUGE part, so my recommendation is to plan accordingly

[@silversurfer1543]

Hey man , anything is possible once you put god first .

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

Yeah I heard that luck is a big factor

[@alixyoungtagumasi]

Can you make your own luck. Is the real question?

[@kingshekk6882]

Nice shirt youre wearing

[@Nelson1550]

Brother do Asians face a lot of Representation problems in Hollywood film and Acting Industry??

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

You gotta at least try

[@mariabernicea5227]

💥

[@TheActorsAcademy]

👊🏼

[@Music4EverKanekavi]

Y’all don’t do this 😂

[@drumstick3094]

first

[@TheActorsAcademy]

Yes you are!!

[@drumstick3094]

@@TheActorsAcademy omgomgomgomg

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Wasting of time

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U turn into zombie?

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