Pilot Season

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

MYTHS ABOUT 'PILOT SEASON'

AND PILOT SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER...JAN-2017

The networks only want stars. Is that right? I would argue that if you watch a few TV shows at random, you’ll find plenty of series regular roles that weren’t filled by name actors. Sure, the leads will always be stars because that’s how the shows get promoted, but there are plenty of other parts that are open and available to actors who don’t get recognized when they’re walking down the street.

Booking doesn’t mean anything if the pilot isn’t picked up.This is what actors do. They turn a positive into a negative. I’ve never understood that kind of thinking. Look, no one’s going to argue that it’s better if your pilot goes to series, but booking the pilot in and of itself is a major accomplishment that everyone will take seriously. The credit on your résumé will help your agent sell you on the next project. It will also make you more attractive to casting directors. And the truth is, if you booked one pilot, you can book another.