I’ve been getting a lot of emails from actors who want to audition for roles in The Kult. I’ve been out of the casting game for about five years and you forget what some actors are like during the audition process. Actors who come in and are hungry for a role are great. They usually take direction well and are eager to give you the performance that you want.

Then there’s the other type; arrogant, egocentric, above their fellow actors. I forgot how much those types annoy me. Ones that come in and, because they’ve acted in a few projects, they consider themselves “professionals”. From their headshots, to their response emails, to their “kiss, kiss, hug, hug,” mentality, what a production nightmare. Am I ranting here?

Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing the new round of hopefuls this Sunday. But if anyone auditioning on Sunday reads this beforehand, be aware that attitude and arrogance equals no call back. I’d say the same thing to any actor regardless of their status. Making a movie is a difficult enough process without actors that want to be in control. I’m all for listening to ideas and making a better film, as long as everyone works together.

Oh and their won’t be an XBox in your trailer, or a bowl of red M&Ms, or a massage therapist. It’s a movie, a story captured forever for the entertainment of the masses. As an actor you should be proud of that, proud that a piece of you has the potential to exist forever. Show the world that you are a great actor, not a jerk from Reseda that thinks they’re the next Robert De Niro or Meryl Streep. If the cast and crew like you, are glad to see you each day, and you work hard to make a great film, the only thing that can be said about you is that you did your best and they’d be proud to work with you again. That’s what a good actor is.

Just my two cents. I really do look forward to the auditions on Sunday even if I don’t sound like it. Just because I love the art of the performer, doesn’t mean I have to like the performer. But most of them are great people that work very hard. For those that wish to admire the actor’s life remember: “It’s not all autographs and sunglasses.” Those words were spoken by Kristy McNichol in 1981 and I’ve never forgotten them. Being an actor is hard work and a lot don’t make it. But when you get your shot, be happy, work hard and make it something to be proud of. If you never get another chance, at least the shot you got was something you’ll remember fondly, not arguing with the director about the delivery of a single line of dialogue. Revel in your craft, not your own attitude.