Wake Up, People! - Real Talk
The new Michigan film industry is blossoming. Many new and exciting films have been filmed in this great state thanks to very large tax breaks offered by the government. There may even be an Oscar winner coming from this state in the next few months. However, with new things there is a growing period where, things evolve and change. If the adaptations are well enough, they will be kept and passed along to the next generation.
In this case, there seems to be a bad mentality that is spreading, almost like an infection. The symptoms of this disease involve overinflated ego, delusions of grandeur, public embarrassment, and extra panty lining for their douche.
I am, of course talking about 'The Extra That Thinks That They Own The Joint.'
Professional Background Actor Lary Crews actually lists a lot of bad background "actors," that just happen to fit the bill thanks to the new opportunities in Michigan.
The one I am describing fits in the description of "The Queen. " Lary writes,
"It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about a TV episode or a cell phone; hers is better. She’s afraid of being perceived as small, weak, or insignificant and her power plays give her a feeling of satisfaction and superiority."
Funny Story: A reputable website, namely Actors Access will not allow you to put your "extras agency" that you paid $15 to join as your representation, because they are not. They can't submit you to projects. Nope, they just take your 15 bucks and the money they get paid for by the production company and run. I signed up for them and got 1 job in 3 months. AMAZING! Which really wouldn't be so bad, but there is zero communication. As Bonnie Gillespe describes it, it is a bag 'em shelve 'em unit.
Sorry for the frank reality check but I don't want be seen as condoning these actions of greed and ego on the part of a few delusional people.
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