Acting Like an Actor in Thailand [Season 2 Episode 54]

So Evo was recently the star of a Pakistani commercial shot
in Thailand, and by "star" we mean he was on-screen for about
four seconds. That got Greg thinking wistfully of his own time as
a thespian here in the Land of Smiles, so we thought we'd talk a
bit about what it's like being an actor in Thailand.
While Evo is the most recent "actor" in this two-way
conversation, Greg has by far the longer
filmography. And he went to film school! Here
are some choice bits from the episode, including some links if
you want to watch:



Watch Evo's Sprite commercial. He's the
Pakistani chef, obviously.


Watch a clip featuring Greg in the TV miniseries
Blackbeard. He's the panhandler, obviously.


Where you can find acting/model/extra gigs in
Thailand


Working with agents/scouts


What you can expect when you go on casting calls in
Thailand


What life on set is really like on set for every actor
who isn't the star


How to hobnob with the actual stars (and make all the
extras jealous!)


How you too can make thousands of baht (not dollars)
acting in Thailand


Why you probably should leave your comedic antics at home
and not get in trouble like one of us



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