My buddy is casting four roles in an indie film, the first week of submissions by age of role looks like this:
18-30: 3700 submissions
30-40: 1200 submissions
40-50: 172 submissions
60-80: 16 submissions
So, uh, if this is what you REALLY wanna do, maybe don’t quit just yet.
ACTORS! Not every role needs you to be pretty so let this be your permission to take a gross looking headshot! Think no makeup, scruffy beards, goofy smiles or snarls, and OF COURSE authentic to you.