Sometimes You Have to Turn Down a Job

It is very important for all actors and models to decide for
themselves if there are specific products or companies they do not
want to be associated with or support.

I know some talent who will not do ads for meat products, furs,
alcohol, or even lotteries. It is against their beliefs. And the important thing
to always remember is to stand up for your convictions. It is essential
that you tell your agent when you get the call for the audition or go-see
that you are not comfortable supporting a specific product or company, and then
thank the agent for thinking of you.

What you never want to do is attend the audition or go-see, book the job
and then turn it down later. That makes you and your agent look irresponsible.

I recently worked on America’s Most Wanted. The content of the show for
this particular episode is for “mature” audiences only. Children should not watch
this episode. Some adults won’t be comfortable with the content as well.
Despite the content of my role, I took the job because of the overall goal of the show,
which is to help make America a safer place.

Through Mr.Walsh’s amazing work, many people who have committed some horrible crimes have been
found and taken off the street.

If you have ever turned down a job, let us know, and leave a comment below.

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About the Author: Aaron Marcus

Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor and commercial model for over 33 years. His new book, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model is an Amazon Best Seller. Aaron has given his seminar: "Book the Job" over 700 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers online workshops. Aaron saves 5 days each month to give private on-line coaching sessions.