"It's an Incredible Feat for Anything to Ever Work" | Northern Actor Daren Sullivan

So…. The dog ate my podcast. No but like, for real. Hubert the hound dog ate the SD card with the original version of this episode, so here we are for round two (and hopefully it’s less tasty)! Northern actor Daren Sullivan was kind enough to join TCUN and host Jennifer Tocheri twice to discuss his stumble into the film world that led to his second career. As a seasoned background performer, Daren leads us through the process of becoming a full union member, what the background community means to him, what the heck is a Stand In, and why he wore a speedo for Mark McKinney. Daren also gives a major shoutout to the hardworking crew in the area, and tells us about his up-and-coming acting projects! 

I have known Daren for years and am lucky enough to call him a friend. He is, in my opinion, a major reason the background community is closely connected. He's been the initiator of our group gatherings and BG Chat, all in the name of supporting each other.

I’m super excited to FINALLY bring you this episode! Enjoy, Crew!

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:39 Breakfast Goodies from Orchards
• 3:07 The Dog Ate My Podcast
• 7:34 Transitioning from Old Career to TV Speedo
• 15:05 Working with James Cromwell and Campbell Scott
• 18:41 Megan Follows
• 21:17 Respect for the Crew and Team Collaboration
• 25:10 Background Work and What to Expect
• 30:21 The Process of Becoming Full Union
• 42:25 The Importance of Continuity
• 45:34 Bringing the BG Community Together
• 55:55 Auditioning and Supporting Each Other
• 1:01:53 What the BG Community Means to Daren
• 1:05:46 Misconceptions of Doing Background
• 1:07:38 The Art of Standing In
• 1:17:27 A Story from the Lost Episode
• 1:22:02 Acting Roles and Developing the Skills
• 1:40:45 Outro and Where to Find Daren