Casting directors reveal Twitter followers are more important than acting talent.
To make it in Hollywood, it used to be that actors need acting classes, a good headshot, and a talented agent. Nowadyas, it all about social media.
According to a recent report by TheWrap, when casting directors are deciding which actor they will cast for a movie or TV show they will go with the actor with the most Twitter followers.
“If it came down to two professional actors … we’d go with the one who could get the numbers,”
“There is no question that today if you have good numbers on social media, you have become a better choice to be cast,” veteran casting director Mike Fenton told TheWrap. “It would behoove actors to generate a social media presence.”
Social Media is everywhere and it is becoming more and more important in Hollywood. When it comes to landing a huge role, a social media presence is more important than being able to remember lines.
Do you think we are lying? Check out what The Audience says are the most popular actors on Twitter and think about how many movies they are in.
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