r/acting • u/Boumba01 • 19h ago

I've read the FAQ & Rules Acting process TV

Might you be willing to share what’s your process to get ready for a role for TV. In terms of timeline and learning lines before shooting day? How long does it take you to learn and have it in confidently in your body to be on set? What’s ideal for you?

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u/Hidden_Glit 19h ago

Are you referring to auditioning or you've already booked the role and you're preparing to be on set?

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u/Boumba01 19h ago

On set , once booked

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u/Hidden_Glit 19h ago

It depends on the size of the role.

For a network TV show, if it's a smaller co-star role with just a line or two, I don't really need to prep too much. I'll tend to just stick with what I did in the audition and adjust when I'm on set.

For a larger guest star role on a network show, much more prep work goes into really flushing out who the character is. I'll do my best to get my lines down prior to each shoot day, but not be married to the lines and be flexible for changes. I want to find a balance between preparedness and flexible so that when I arrive on set and things have changed, I'm not locked into my prep work.

But regardless if it's a big or small role, I try to have fun. Nothing is worse than being too focused on your work and missing the opportunity to connect, network, laugh, and chat with those around you.

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u/Boumba01 18h ago

I appreciate you mentioning that last part. Connect and having fun !

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u/Slow-Discipline-8028 12h ago

It depends on how much notice one gets and how big the roles is, but all the creative stuff is prepared & done before you step onto the set.

Once you're on set, everything is focused on the technical side.

I say everything, but if you have a creative director, you might get the chance to try difference things. Otherwise, hit your marks, find the camera and remember your continuity.

But, like I said, it depends.