Dorian Missick is one of those actors that directors and cast members alike look forward to seeing on the call sheet. Most recently, he delivered a brilliant performance as Jamal on ABC’s “For Life”, but before that you may have seen Dorian in “SouthLAnd”, “Brian Banks”, “Jinn”, “Two Weeks Notice” — or for the real fans — as “Cool” in Pete Chatmon’s debut feature “Premium”. Pull a chair up and listen to two friends chop it up over the entertainment industry, the hustle to build a career, and whatever else pops up along the way…
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SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:03:00) — Pete introduces the show
(00:03:00- 00:06:13) — First time being impacted by the power of storytelling
(00:06:13- 00:14:05) — When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career as a storyteller?
(00:14:05- 00:18:40) — Early stages (career)
(00:18:40- 00:22:00) — Early stages (school and work)
(00:22:00- 00:23:00) — Working at Blockbuster Video
(00:23:00- 00:25:40) — Appreciating your first job
(00:25:40- 00:32:00) — What was your big break and how did you get it?
(00:32:00- 00:33:45) — Transition from TV to film
(00:33:45- 00:37:30) — Being the main character vs. the supporting character
(00:37:30- 00:41:50) — What do you look for when working with a director?
(00:41:50- 00:42:35) — “How to Succeed as a Creative Professional” Book Promo
(00:42:35- 00:50:55) — Playing Jamal in “For Life”
(00:50:55- 00:54:00) — Switching from acting to directing
(00:54:00- 00:56:45) — What makes a “good” director?
(00:56:45- 01:01:30) — Reflecting on best moments as a storyteller
(01:01:30- 01:09:50) — Trusting the process: Multiple takes when acting
(01:13:00- 01:15:20) — What stories should Hollywood be telling?
(01:15:20- 01:20:05) — If you could tell any story what would you tell?
(01:20:05- 01:21:10) — Last words: Encouragement from Dorian
(01:21:10- 01:23:03) — Pete closes the show
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