It seems that the old days of getting compensated for your talent on a TV series are gone.
It is always a strange feeling to see the familiar face of an actor over and over again when starting a new series. While it is nice to see an actor you recognize and often enjoy their performances, it feels odd that they seem to be everywhere all of the time. We can’t help but wonder why they are working so much—is it to make a name for themselves or has streaming made work harder for television actors?
Unfortunately, the answer may be the latter. Many of these actors that we see time and time again often can’t afford to take a break from acting. Why?
Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she doesn’t “have [the] income to cover that. I don’t have someone supporting me… They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals.” For most actors, a residual check is their best shot at passive income, so what happens when that check is no longer guaranteed?
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
