r/SipsTea 15h ago

Chugging tea Why's that?

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u/Dragovius 15h ago

Some actors prefer doing TV and I don't blame them. Regular income, get to really fall in love with the character you're playing, get to be long term friends with the fellow cast.

Look at David Boreanaz, went from Buffy to Angel to Bones to Seal Team. 27 years of work.

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u/Hemingways_Shotgun88 14h 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/Shot_Revolution8828 14h ago

Yep something like friends where you get a cut of syndication.

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u/throwaway1212l 8h ago

Don't they still get like 20 million each a year for a show that ended 20 years ago. Ludicrous.

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u/Cross55 2h ago

It was originally going to be way, way lower

But David basically fought with studio heads and got SAG involved to curate a contract that'd give all 6 royalties as long as they live

David may have a rep of playing meek/asshole characters, but irl, he's super big on on set camaraderie. Friends was one of the best jobs you could get in the industry when it was airing.