BA #325: George Basil, Returns

Box Angeles

Actor George Basil stops by the bungalow and discusses how he stays creative during slow times, getting offered the role in Barbie, being scared about what his agents aren't telling him, and more!

George's IMDb.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:20 - George slates his name.
03:33 - Going through droughts in this business and staying creative in life.
12:44 - Missing performing live shows.
15:10 - Going to an audition at 200 South after this podcast.
19:08 - Opinions on in-person versus self tapes.
24:00 - Making $1,500 on Barbie.
26:45 - Getting offered the role from Allison Jones.
32:00 - George's Curb You Enthusiasm experience with Larry David.
35:11 - George's approach to self tapes.
37:35 - Booking Wrecked with a unique ocean audition in Nicaragua.
39:50 - The ritualistic motions of auditions.
42:26 - A learning moment showing up to Santa Clarita Diet unprepared.
46:43 - Approaching things with a spontaneous attitude.
50:19 - Does George audition for smaller roles and not wanting know what agents are not telling him.
51:15 - Being advised not to do Barbie.
53:25 - Was George's teenage daughter excited he was in Barbie?
57:17 - Who took a chance on George?

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George's first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/242

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