- Agents’ Criteria: Agents want talent that stands out and make bold choices, demonstrating confidence, range, and ability to take direction.
- Marketability and Type: Agents seek actors who are marketable and adjust themselves to sell their genuine persona.
- Agent Representation: Actors need to be confident, personable, and skilled to attract agents and secure representation.
- Seeking Representation: It is important to be well-prepared, ask questions, and showcase one’s talent and commitment when meeting agents.
Agencies look for commitment, talent, and knowledge from training and experience. They are interested in actors who can understand set etiquette and perform well on set. Most reputable agents rarely accept new clients over the age of 21.
Agents assess marketability based on actor demographics and look for talent that is easy to sell. Central Casting focuses on appearance when hiring background actors. It is crucial for actors to have a strong online presence and unique skills to stand out. Seeking representation aligned with one’s goals is key.