The specificity of the profession of a movie actor is that it is a difficult task to break through to the big screen. The peak of the acting career is considered to be roles in Hollywood films.

Since this is an attractive and highly paid profession in the long run, movie studios always have a wide choice of candidates. Therefore, even the most talented young actors can get small roles in the masses for years, as there are no vacancies for the realization of their ideas and plans.

Also, this profession involves project work, the actor signs a contract to participate in a movie or a series of movies. Therefore, a novice actor can not be sure of a stable income.

Since all pictures are shot with certain scenery, the actor can constantly move, not having one place of residence. At the beginning of their careers, some actors are filmed 10-15 hours a day without having a day off.

Also, an actor is someone who knows how to transform for each role. Otherwise, an artiste becomes hostage to a single role.

What is included in the duties of a movie actor

Labor obligations depend on the contract signed. The main points are approximately as follows:

  • learning and rehearsing the role;
  • practicing the role with shooting partners, crew;
  • study of additional literature related to the character;
  • if necessary, training sessions to practice certain skills;
  • participation in the campaign to promote the movie.

What a movie actor should be

The main thing that movie actors are taught is the ability to reincarnate and elicit a reaction from the audience. This reaction can be both positive and negative, but if there is no reaction, it means that the actor can not convey the essence of his character.

That being said, screen actors have their own specialization:

  • comedic and dramatic actors;
  • action stars;
  • actors on TV and in series.

Any specialization depends on the role, a certain amount of luck and acting talent.

The average portrait of a movie actor is as follows:

  • Beauty and attractiveness, atypical appearance.
  • Good athletic form.
  • Acting talent, the ability to get into any role.
  • Personal charisma and charm.
  • Oratorical skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn a new business.
  • Hard work and efficiency.