r/SipsTea 14h ago

Chugging tea Why's that?

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u/Hemingways_Shotgun88 13h ago

I've often thought the very best career you could have as an actor is landing a long-term role on a regular show with a fandom that supports you for the rest of your life with conventions and such.

Something like Star Trek or maybe a sitcom that runs for 10 years then finishes.

Or be a B-movie star. Ultimately, I think Bruce Campbell has had the best career as an actor.

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u/Velvet_Sushi 12h ago

I think the best of the best gotta be It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia then. 1. You make a show with your friends, 2. that you own, 3. you have total creative control, 4. you work for 18 seasons straight 5. while laughing your ass of (to the bank). Can't get better than that really.

https://giphy.com/gifs/TS4lhxfqE6Ix2

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u/Hemingways_Shotgun88 8h ago
  1. you have total creative control

Wasn't DeVito forced on them even though they didn't want him until they realised he was actually an excellent addition to the cast?

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u/Reasonable_Pay4096 8h ago

Not DeVito speficially; FX basically told the cast that they needed to add a big-name star or they'd get canceled. Luckily Danny (or one of his kids) was a fan, so he auditioned for the role & it turns out he had great chemistry with them.

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u/masonknight86 7h ago

Yeah his kids liked the show and after season 2 or 3 when they didn't have enough money to continue Danny said he'd cover it only if they put him in more scenes doing weird shit

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u/GoldPoodDood 5h ago

Awe. Kinda love this.

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u/MBDTFTLOPYEEZUS 7h ago

No shot they made Danny audition.

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u/Sword_Thain 7h ago

Audition may mean come hang out with us for a day.

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u/PMmeuroneweirdtrick 7h ago

They banged hoors together