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Brian Norris
Dec 17, 20247 min read
Behind the Scenes: Hot Takes From Set
I’m back in beautiful Los Angeles after an incredible month away shooting two gigs, a small horror movie and a returning Fox series
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Brian Norris
Nov 25, 20243 min read
I Thought I Was Ryan Gosling
I’m gonna be honest, When I got out of college and ready to make my grand introduction to the industry, I thought I was Ryan Gosling.
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Brian Norris
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Break Down Your Breakdowns
Casting breakdowns used to make me crazy. Do I pay attention to every single detail? Should I ignore them?
It seemed like no matter
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Brian Norris
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Yes, Your Reader Matters
Before your only job was being an actor.
But now you’re the Cinematographer, Sound Op, Editor, Costumer, Set Designer, and Prop Master.
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Brian Norris
May 21, 20243 min read
Level Up Your Self-Tape Equipment
I believe that self-tapes are the currency of a modern theatrical acting career.
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Brian Norris
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Step #3: Don't Ignore Your Crush
Do you remember having crushes back in Elementary School? I sure do. 🥰 Those butterflies in my stomach made me so nervous! I would get...
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Brian Norris
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Step #2: Perfection Or Death!
Can you think of any career (outside of the arts) where the customers lavish you with flowers and praise when you finish your shift? ...
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Brian Norris
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Your Acting Career, Easy As 1-2-3
In my line of work, I hear these a lot: "The business is too big. I need a map!” “I can’t find an agent.” “No one know what to do with...
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Brian Norris
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Naturalism Is For Liars!
Let’s Be Honest… Naturalism Is For Liars 🤥 And that sucks because we’ve been taught our whole lives that NATURALISM is completely...
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Brian Norris
Sep 30, 20232 min read
Your Acting Technique Is Showing 🍑
And worse, it’s NOT helping. Because no one wants to see “Acting Technique.” 🎭 No one pays to see “Acting Technique.” 🎟️ They pay to...
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Brian Norris
Aug 15, 20221 min read
The CW Is For Old Farts
I was reading in Deadline about the CW Network's transition under new owner Nextar Media Group, which was previously owned jointly by...
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Brian Norris
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Don't Miss Your First Beat
We were working on THE BEAR (FX/HULU) in class this week. If you haven't seen it, you should. It's excellent and fun and unique and so...
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Brian Norris
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Would You Watch Stranger Things In A Movie Theater?
Cara and I just finished the Season 4 of STRANGER THINGS (no spoilers, I promise). We really dug the finale, epic and emotionally really...
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Brian Norris
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Christopher Walken
This weekend I was working with a client on a self-tape. It was for a supporting role in a new feature from an Oscar winning writer. He...
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