Bryan Cranston on Auditions, Acting, Jealousy, and Working in Entertainment

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2016
  • A powerful snippet from Bryan Cranston's Q&A held on 11-16-16 at Point Park University about the thought process behind an actor seeking a job and how to avoid the jealousy an actor can feel when the skills of other performers might exceed their own.
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  • @tyler460
    @tyler460 5 лет назад +260

    really good acting advice: your here to do a job, not get a job.

  • @SpurgeonPerkins
    @SpurgeonPerkins 6 лет назад +207

    I love thinking about this as SERVING THE CASTING DIRECTOR'S NEED. I want them to think, "Yes! Thank you for helping me!" It makes me feel like we're a team.

    • @tennisee10
      @tennisee10 6 месяцев назад +2

      Great advice!

  • @PaulGuerraClips
    @PaulGuerraClips 6 лет назад +353

    So much wisdom in a few minutes. That’s why he’s so successful! Higher frequency of thought

    • @jessicarises8980
      @jessicarises8980 5 лет назад +2

      Paul Guerra YUP. It's about your vibration. Be at a high frequency!

    • @AndrewFerrer3d
      @AndrewFerrer3d 5 лет назад +2

      How come there's so much spiritual talk like this these days? I love it, but it's confusing since nobody was talking about it before I started becoming more aware of these things like a year or two ago, and now it's literally everywhere. Am I creating this or did it exist before as well but my eyes were drawn past it since I knew nothing about it??

    • @tristanburton3554
      @tristanburton3554 4 года назад

      Luv his acting but hate his libatard politics, lol.

    • @Haddonfield63
      @Haddonfield63 4 года назад +4

      AndrewFerrer3d maybe you just weren’t conscious of it to the extent that you are now

    • @mft7530
      @mft7530 4 года назад

      Or maybe he had a realization or insight that worked for him. That insight isn’t going to work for anyone else. It’s HIS alone.

  • @MarkAlanEffinger
    @MarkAlanEffinger 5 лет назад +101

    This is beautifully poetic and so-so true!
    I read an article of his a few years ago, just after Breaking Bad had finished. He said: "All I wanted to do was work. It didn't matter WHAT the work was. As long as I could get up every day and get to work, I knew I would make it." - Yeah, man, you've made it. YOu've most definitely made it.

  • @justinwilliams566
    @justinwilliams566 3 года назад +179

    This is the exact video I needed to see today. As a young actor, in college, I am always talking down to myself. I see the talent around me and how competitive our industry is... and I frankly get angry. Stay grateful and honest and positive. I know many of you have the same feelings I do. I hope my little venting on the internet related to someone and made you feel less alone as an artist and person. :)

    • @MH-be6hr
      @MH-be6hr 2 года назад +9

      This applies equally to other lines of work in competitive fields.

    • @JoshuaCastillo6309
      @JoshuaCastillo6309 Год назад +3

      Feeling alone as an artist can be both a curse and blessing. Curse because most won’t notice you, blessing because your vision is unique and stands out.

    • @cpl.barbarusc4814
      @cpl.barbarusc4814 Год назад

      Honestly, you got a point a very valuable point. I really want but want to get into acting because honestly I really just want to have the ability yo become someone else, but I'm really kind of impatient and I really hate being interrupted while trying to perform, as well as to control my real life emotions while performing.

  • @crypto_div
    @crypto_div 6 лет назад +150

    This man makes me want to quit my job and become an actor

    • @tristanburton3554
      @tristanburton3554 4 года назад +14

      Don't give up your day job....too many starving actors in Hollywood as it is, lol.

    • @Z3AL316
      @Z3AL316 4 года назад +56

      DivXMaN no do it, go after it go get it if your serious about it. Fuck too many starving actors fuck all that those are just bullshit excuses. Yea it’s gonna be hard as hell but it can be done so go after it ignore all the nay sayers

    • @lenate7247
      @lenate7247 4 года назад +19

      @@Z3AL316 I agree with you but also there's playing stupid and playing smart. Quit your job to pursue something you're not sure is for you is stupid. Quiting a job to pursue something that you know you will enjoy LONG TERM and are willing to put your heart and soul in is smart. ALWAYS have a plan B and never burn your bridges. You never know what the future holds and it's better to be safe than sorry. By all means though, if acting is what you want to do and pursue and you know you can do it regardless of what what people say about it than go for it!

    • @jakbulanwrld
      @jakbulanwrld 4 года назад

      DivXMaN Chase your dreams or let them die young.

    • @yellowjackets1
      @yellowjackets1 4 года назад +10

      keep your job for the money, to waste on acting classes and then auditions you can totally do it

  • @Yellow-Rose
    @Yellow-Rose 4 года назад +19

    The gift he's talking about is the performance or portrayal of the character. If the directors or producers don't like your gift then they'll choose another actor who better suits their ideal. When he talks about confidence he's talking about the same thing- your confidence at who you think the character is and being able to present that.

  • @bobbycurrey1333
    @bobbycurrey1333 3 года назад +34

    Lots of people say that this only applies to acting. This exact mentality of selling yourself confidently applies to EVERYTHING you want to do professionally.

  • @fuzzypanda1684
    @fuzzypanda1684 2 года назад +61

    I will be watching this many times. The concept of not having an attachment to outcome is so important, yet so hard to maintain when you're dealing with constant rejection. Confidence is the single most important asset you can have, yet it's so hard to maintain when you have so many events happen that shake or shatter it. Keeping your confidence and detachment to outcome when you've gotten nothing but rejection, and keeping the thoughts of "if I'm so good and have so much to offer, why do I keep getting turned down and rejected, and why does no one want anything to do with me" from taking over is incredibly hard, yet so important.
    This doesn't apply just to acting, this applies to everything, dating, self worth etc. Keeping those negative thoughts out is a skill all unto itself, and damn if it isn't so hard to do so when they're essentially telling you facts. "If you're so desirable, how come every girl you talk to wants nothing to do with you? Why are your online dating apps completely void of replies? It's been 8 months, and you haven't even gotten a date, why do you still think you're so great and desirable?"
    The funny thing is, success is what gives you the ability to push those thoughts aside and keep going, if you don't have any success, those voices get louder and your ability to keep going gets weaker and weaker.

    • @SuperKidx10x
      @SuperKidx10x 2 года назад

      i think thats why theres this thought that says that winners win and loosers keep losing

    • @LamixFace
      @LamixFace Год назад +1

      Damn, real good points. I think David Goggins said something like, if you don't do the work then there is no confidence. So we definitely can't delude ourselves into thinking we're great value if we aren't keeping fit, improving our skills, etc (not saying that's you). So I guess we have to keep refining ourselves, our approach, and make sure we really are offering good value whilst practicing the quiet confidence and detaching from the outcome.

  • @marcushenness6437
    @marcushenness6437 6 лет назад +54

    Every audition should be like James Spader in the office.

    • @joshuaellison6356
      @joshuaellison6356 3 года назад +6

      @Okay Elmas Do I look like an actor that would waste your time Marty? Don't be a fool.

  • @thomasinlockwood_
    @thomasinlockwood_ 4 года назад +57

    I really wanted a job in a play that would have been a game changer on my acting CV, I thought I nailed the audition. I just found out I didn't get the role and I'm honestly gutted. This video really helped, thanks for uploading it.

    • @Gollypon
      @Gollypon  4 года назад +4

      thanks for watching it and leaving a good comment yo!

  • @seliavlak
    @seliavlak 2 года назад +12

    As an actress who's struggling developing that Actor's Arrogance... This completely changes my perspective. I feel actually relieved.
    Make your dreams reality everyone. And enjoy your craft. We chose a beautiful one ❤️🥂

    • @berenicemann2976
      @berenicemann2976 Год назад

      There's a big difference between confidence and arrogance - noone likes the latter!

  • @marcalvarez4890
    @marcalvarez4890 2 года назад +19

    I dont act, im not an actor, but i watched his whole talk and learned a LOT about how to live a good healthy life.
    Thanks .

  • @amrendennor6961
    @amrendennor6961 5 лет назад +62

    Great actors are always so outstandingly intelligent

  • @timely4805
    @timely4805 3 года назад +15

    Had the pleasure of working with him earlier this year, great dude!!!!

  • @ZachVanHarrisJR
    @ZachVanHarrisJR 5 лет назад +41

    This can be applicable to many levels of professional, social, academic life. One friend said they even use this approach for relationships. Peace and one love ✌❤ - Zach Van Harris JR

    • @Latigo
      @Latigo 4 года назад +1

      Zach Van Harris JR: are you Zach Van Harris JR?

  • @djm754
    @djm754 6 лет назад +38

    It's funny it's so true in a lot of other professions as well. Especially in freelance illustration and 3D work. When you know what you have to offer and present it to a potential client it goes much further. I've gotten a lot of work when I realized the same and when you don't get the job it's not a big deal. When they sense that "Hey I need the money, I need this job." vibe, your professional appearance drops so much.

  • @boreilly82
    @boreilly82 2 года назад +4

    I'm not an actor but I have held this advice with me for every job interview I've had over the last few years. Great advice.

  • @seidmannalexander
    @seidmannalexander 7 лет назад +10

    Thanks for sharing this video!!

  • @Carieras
    @Carieras 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for sharing this. This is the advice that every actor needs in order to grow and develop the right way. The trap is falling into a place of anger/resentment when you try to hold on to an outcome.

  • @100pcRenewables
    @100pcRenewables 4 года назад +4

    It really makes you wonder - why would anyone downvote this. It is pure gold.

  • @dcrfreak
    @dcrfreak 4 года назад

    Incredible story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @alexandervue9464
    @alexandervue9464 4 года назад +5

    The best thing I've heard in a long time

  • @Hi-sz2br
    @Hi-sz2br 5 лет назад +1

    Love this Bryan Cranston

  • @matthewconway1494
    @matthewconway1494 Год назад

    I needed this, I appreciate you posting this.

  • @g4gpowerinyourposition545
    @g4gpowerinyourposition545 4 года назад +7

    I love this approach to stepping into opportunities

  • @Weensy
    @Weensy 2 года назад

    this is so good, always loved him in the movies, now i love him even more

  • @deuteros
    @deuteros 3 года назад +3

    Confidence and motivation are there when you really want the job, independently of prior conditions.

  • @judymccleary3543
    @judymccleary3543 4 года назад +2

    Awesome wisdom. Thank you for this.

  • @obiestill5785
    @obiestill5785 2 года назад +1

    His advice reminds me of a person whose mind has been touched by the Bhagavad Gita. Very sage advice.❤️

  • @sunilkumarnayak8043
    @sunilkumarnayak8043 2 года назад

    Thank you so much.

  • @dorbitan2935
    @dorbitan2935 6 лет назад +5

    Wow! Thank you mr. Cranston.

  • @johnsmithee6660
    @johnsmithee6660 3 года назад +3

    Anytime Bryan nails an audition...
    *Bryan:* I Won

  • @taylorMFilms
    @taylorMFilms 6 лет назад +4

    This is some of the best advice there is. It applies not just to acting but to all aspects of film and tv. Maybe all working relationships.

  • @KaygeeSan
    @KaygeeSan 4 года назад +2

    This changed my whole perspective. Thank you Bryan

  • @fedemorelli1572
    @fedemorelli1572 5 лет назад +1

    Save it and watch it again. Just great. Relaxing. I love to watch someone giving tricks and experiences to really help.

  • @janetpetersvoiceover6431
    @janetpetersvoiceover6431 4 года назад

    Absolutely brillant!

  • @gazabond2024
    @gazabond2024 3 года назад +1

    Great advice from a great man❤️

  • @TheWsteed
    @TheWsteed 6 лет назад +4

    Wallet analogy

  • @davidstepakoff5634
    @davidstepakoff5634 2 года назад

    Brilliant, utter brilliance.

  • @Latigo
    @Latigo 4 года назад +3

    Wiser words have never been spoken.

  • @Universe88productions
    @Universe88productions 4 года назад +2

    appreciate the advice

  • @dannycage88
    @dannycage88 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful insight. Adding to my toolbox! 🙏🏽

  • @polarproductionsofficial
    @polarproductionsofficial 3 года назад +1

    this is exactly what i needed to hear, it felt like he was speaking directly to me because these are things i’m constantly thinking about how to perfect. bryan cranston has so much wisdom and it probably would’ve taken me years to figure it out on my own

  • @mr.j7162
    @mr.j7162 3 года назад

    much respect sir cranston the legend, much love and infinite respect for these golden words

  • @jaredgrant9201
    @jaredgrant9201 Год назад

    This video was great. I really needed this today. Bryan is an incredible actor. Bravo

  • @PC-eu4xj
    @PC-eu4xj Год назад

    This is incredible advice. Very well put and eloquently said.

  • @jayeshchaudhary7735
    @jayeshchaudhary7735 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you sir for this amazing advises

  • @DanishF
    @DanishF 4 года назад

    Thank you!!

  • @wesblake64
    @wesblake64 2 года назад +1

    bruh this video needs a million views. Dropping gems!!

  • @CleeraNeshay
    @CleeraNeshay 2 года назад +1

    This is soooooo True!!! I notice when i present myself as my true self and I'm just happy to be there to do my part, not worrying about getting the job or anything but i simply am just enjoying the process or enjoying my part, when my spirit is calm, not in the state of need, either in an audition or interview I more then likley to get the job

  • @mikefp4829
    @mikefp4829 4 года назад +5

    So much words that I actually always cherish for years already! Talents is a gift and gift is a responsibility where this responsibility is to share your art with the rest of the world to inspire the people to listen to theIr own self , theIr true self, their SOUL! Once this ability is optimized nothing take you down, nothing! Your soul is your best friend, your best adviser, your best psy, your best everything... Because the singularity of your persona will be by this time accepted and understood.

  • @MH-be6hr
    @MH-be6hr 2 года назад +1

    Good advice for any job interview.

  • @munishmanjunath
    @munishmanjunath 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much for uploading & sharing this video!!

    • @Gollypon
      @Gollypon  6 лет назад

      No problem, you're welcome!

  • @alialrassam6432
    @alialrassam6432 5 лет назад +1

    This man is perfect

  • @yeeeha5674
    @yeeeha5674 4 года назад +2

    Very good to sit and listen to this, seems to have great sensibilities as an actor and an outstanding one at that :)

  • @mattro7107
    @mattro7107 13 дней назад

    Perfect!

  • @isaacruddell9942
    @isaacruddell9942 2 года назад

    I hope I remember this! It's worth reminding myself

  • @reccoschick1015
    @reccoschick1015 6 лет назад +11

    this is perfect, i was just watching malcolm in the middle

  • @sharonlefkowitz22
    @sharonlefkowitz22 3 года назад +2

    Such an intelligent, good man.

  • @fayrouz.online.acting
    @fayrouz.online.acting 3 года назад

    Love this

  • @jasminemensah907
    @jasminemensah907 4 года назад

    Amazing!

  • @haso323
    @haso323 6 лет назад +4

    ty so much 4 posting. needed this

    • @Gollypon
      @Gollypon  6 лет назад

      You're welcome, I feel like everyone could use this video honestly haha

    • @justsomeguywithoutamustach6755
      @justsomeguywithoutamustach6755 6 лет назад

      Golly Pon I would so love to meet him. You're so lucky, did you get to talk to him?

    • @Gollypon
      @Gollypon  6 лет назад +2

      Not really but I was in the second row and he locked eyes with me like 3 times and every time I had a shitton of adrenaline rush my brain haha

    • @kirikayumura6015
      @kirikayumura6015 6 лет назад

      It is incredible advice for interviewing, pitching and idea, etc. If you stress too much about the outcome you can trip yourself up.. be your own enemy. But if you go in knowing that you have skill, that you believe in yourself and you're just there to present what you worked on and it is up to them what they want to do with it, then you can have the calm focus to do your best. I can totally see that. And I love that secondary.. the ability to genuinely share in a colleague's success. Because they didn't take anything away from you. You did your part and that is cool. He didn't mention it but it would also help to deal with the situation where you presented an awesome option, that you worked hard on and are proud of.. but the other parties decided it wasn't appropriate for their needs and they want to go with something/someone else. Then that's all on them. You did your job and you can walk away happy and clear to work on the next project. They have to deal with the consequences of their decision. Just so cool.. of course for all of that to work you have to believe in yourself. He said that but didn't stress it enough.. "If I ask any of you 'are you talented?' you had better say 'yes.' or you shouldn't be in this line of work."
      I guess in short, do the work, prepare properly for what you need to do. Once you've taken care of what is in your control be happy with that . Don't tie your personal success to an outcome.. tie your personal success to what you do or don't do.

  • @babypea1301
    @babypea1301 2 года назад

    Beautiful speach. 💖

  • @hollismarshall
    @hollismarshall 2 года назад

    Pure Gold

  • @BillFurlong
    @BillFurlong 2 года назад

    This is very powerful advice.

  • @bcaprari
    @bcaprari 10 месяцев назад

    This is the best, most honest advice I've heard in a while, and it can be applied to anything. I'm 36 and love making art and music as well as acting, but for years I've neglected all of those things that have brought me enjoyment and instead focused on getting a "professional" career that I never really wanted to do anyway. I just decided to go into healthcare because it was job security, but after several years its burned me out and now I'm at a crossroads. I just want get a regular day job and dive back into the arts, but I'm still afraid of rejection and failure, that it's too late. Bryan didn't get cast as Hal until he was 40, and didn't get the role of a lifetime as Walt until he was 50. It's never too late. Its great advice that I'll try to remember; whatever it is you love, do it with no expectations of "getting" the job, work hard, develop confidence in your craft, and as long as you enjoy it, that's success in and of itself.

  • @blackfreud9048
    @blackfreud9048 2 года назад

    Great piece. Great advice. Whatever you are doing……

  • @brendaflores6781
    @brendaflores6781 2 года назад

    Great advice!

  • @rachidelkachari1050
    @rachidelkachari1050 4 года назад +2

    I’ll use this in my next job interview

  • @SelfLoveU
    @SelfLoveU 3 года назад

    POWERFUL~

  • @GrantTarredus
    @GrantTarredus 2 года назад

    This is GORGEOUS wisdom and philosophy which need by no means apply only to actors.

  • @finnianjoyce-velez8079
    @finnianjoyce-velez8079 4 года назад +1

    I think what he talks about with owning who you are and what you’re capable of, I work with so many people who are unsure of their skill or unable to see what they’re capable of when we audition when I’ve seen them work. I enter an audition with 2 specific mindsets firstly the line “enter every city as though you were its firstborn master” and that I’m not anything and have no entitlement to anything, working is its own privilege. All I need is a chance to prove myself, and that fact that I’m always fighting’s exhilarating. It reminds your alive. That first line always comes off as arrogant, but it never is. It’s a way of understanding that I’m there for a reason, that I’m fully capable of rising to the challenge. It gives meaning to a process in which the actor has no control

  • @VincentRutley
    @VincentRutley Год назад

    THIS IS SO RICH 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @estelaa2021
    @estelaa2021 4 года назад +5

    This is so understated. Such a common thing for people to go through - he processed it beautifully, so that I in turn could also see it. Thank you for uploading this!!!

    • @Gollypon
      @Gollypon  4 года назад +1

      No problem! You’re very welcome :)

  • @AI-AITUM
    @AI-AITUM Год назад

    Wisdom from a great actor...

  • @steveoshow4832
    @steveoshow4832 4 года назад +1

    Confidence is the best thing you can wear as BC so eloquently illustrates.

  • @foreels
    @foreels 2 года назад

    Amen! No truer words

  • @shellymoemken6162
    @shellymoemken6162 2 года назад

    Wow absolutely amazing I understand totally what you're saying thank you for your advice brilliant 👏 xx

  • @thabangmorufane538
    @thabangmorufane538 3 года назад

    So much maturity

  • @sherryrichards5769
    @sherryrichards5769 Год назад +2

    I love everything about this! Absolutely great stuff and should be part of not just actors, but everyone’s self help tool kit! Especially for us actors…Let go. We’re here to do a job not get a job. Be happy for the person who gets it because it was for them to have. 🙌🏽

  • @easybullet3
    @easybullet3 2 года назад

    very good advice. Thank you ;)

  • @AM-ry8is
    @AM-ry8is 3 года назад

    I like this advice.

  • @lenate7247
    @lenate7247 4 года назад +3

    This was really inspiring!

  • @sergeimodin
    @sergeimodin 2 года назад

    One simple thing can change our understanding, awesome)

  • @renaissanceman5296
    @renaissanceman5296 2 года назад

    This is really good advice.

  • @ubermensch826
    @ubermensch826 6 лет назад +1

    this is why this man is a genius

  • @AnitaLauren
    @AnitaLauren 6 лет назад +19

    Thanks! He's wonderful! I'm an aspiring actor and really love to learn!

    • @cemctwinley6920
      @cemctwinley6920 6 лет назад +3

      you're an actor

    • @AnitaLauren
      @AnitaLauren 6 лет назад +1

      yes :)

    • @doreinpaulemmanuel3614
      @doreinpaulemmanuel3614 6 лет назад

      Where you from if I may ask.

    • @liquidbraino
      @liquidbraino 2 года назад +1

      Try to find a documentary called "Theaters Best Kept Secret", if you can. It's hard to find but definitely worth watching, especially if you love to learn.

    • @Anita_Lauren
      @Anita_Lauren 2 года назад

      @@liquidbraino Thanks :)

  • @KieranGarland
    @KieranGarland 2 года назад

    A loooot of wisdom in this.

  • @gussygatlin3093
    @gussygatlin3093 6 лет назад +1

    I really love this guy and Aaron Paul as well..!!!!! 😀💓

  • @ajtheva6694
    @ajtheva6694 2 года назад

    I'm a voice actor, I always doubt myself and am surrounded by absolutely talented people. But after watching this... I feel like I've gained a little more confidence in my abilities and wanting go out there and do my best.

  • @cleverchaleigh
    @cleverchaleigh 4 года назад

    ....And the truth shall set us actors free!! ;) Happy Auditioning!

  • @robertlaporte2998
    @robertlaporte2998 3 года назад

    This simple internal understanding does make the difference when the outside world and you understand what is needed and wanted.Then comes the work and the business end.

  • @benkarpinski6953
    @benkarpinski6953 7 лет назад +5

    Oh my goodness my head is a star

  • @moussetache1815
    @moussetache1815 2 года назад

    I'm not een an actor and I don't plan to but I feel this is excellent advice for everybody.

  • @joshuacastro206
    @joshuacastro206 Год назад

    Wow, think of auditions as not getting a job, but doing your job! Confidence, Consistency and discipline are keys in life!

  • @writerprimse8866
    @writerprimse8866 3 года назад +1

    best method to live the real life

  • @theREALchriszito
    @theREALchriszito 6 лет назад

    4:11 my heart skipped a beat when he stared daggers through my soul

  • @saintbarth473
    @saintbarth473 2 года назад

    Thanks Mr. White

  • @anirudhkumar4507
    @anirudhkumar4507 2 года назад +2

    कर्म कर, फल कि चिंता मत कर!