Are actors just vapid, self-involved schmucks? James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Mark Devine (Sex and the City) reunite to give their warped take on questions of the day, pull back the curtain on the life of acting for stage and screen, and attempt to disprove the idea that all actors are idiots. Go to Schmactors.com to submit your question for the show!
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Are actors just vapid, self-involved schmucks? James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Mark Devine (Sex and the City) reunite to give their warped take on questions of the day, pull back the curtain on the life of acting for stage and screen, and attempt to disprove the idea that all actors are idiots. Go to Schmactors.com to submit your question for the show!
05 - Fangs, Fails, and Fan Mail: A Schmactors Special Part 2
Schmactors
28 minutes
1 year ago
05 - Fangs, Fails, and Fan Mail: A Schmactors Special Part 2
In this episode of Schmactors, James and Mark dissect James's journey with his character Spike, revealing the physical tolls and meticulous preparation involved. James shares the stark realities of the hair-bleaching ordeal he endured for authenticity in the role, emphasizing the sacrifices actors often make. They also discuss the financial aspects of acting, the minimalistic acting techniques adapted from theater to television, and the psychological nuances of embodying a believable vampire. This episode illuminates the personal and professional hurdles James navigated, providing an intimate look at the actor’s craft behind the scenes.
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Schmactors
Are actors just vapid, self-involved schmucks? James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Mark Devine (Sex and the City) reunite to give their warped take on questions of the day, pull back the curtain on the life of acting for stage and screen, and attempt to disprove the idea that all actors are idiots. Go to Schmactors.com to submit your question for the show!
