Episode 03: Dorian Missick On The Journey From Blockbuster Video To ABC's "For Life"

Dorian Missick is one of those actors that directors and cast members alike look forward to seeing on the call sheet. Most recently, he delivered a brilliant performance as Jamal on ABC's "For Life", but before that you may have seen Dorian in "SouthLAnd", "Brian Banks", "Jinn", "Two Weeks Notice" -- or for the real fans -- as "Cool" in Pete Chatmon's debut feature "Premium". Pull a chair up and listen to two friends chop it up over the entertainment industry, the hustle to build a career, and whatever else pops up along the way.SHOW NOTES:(00:00:00- 00:03:00) -- Pete introduces the show(00:03:00- 00:06:13) -- First time being impacted by the power of storytelling(00:06:13- 00:14:05) -- When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career as a storyteller?(00:14:05- 00:18:40) -- Early stages (career)(00:18:40- 00:22:00) -- Early stages (school and work)(00:22:00- 00:23:00) -- Working at Blockbuster Video(00:23:00- 00:25:40) -- Appreciating your first job(00:25:40- 00:32:00) -- What was your big break and how did you get it?(00:32:00- 00:33:45) -- Transition from TV to film(00:33:45- 00:37:30) -- Being the main character vs. the supporting character(00:37:30- 00:41:50) -- What do you look for when working with a director?(00:41:50- 00:42:35) -- “How to Succeed as a Creative Professional” Book Promo(00:42:35- 00:50:55) -- Playing Jamal in “For Life”(00:50:55- 00:54:00) -- Switching from acting to directing(00:54:00- 00:56:45) -- What makes a “good” director?(00:56:45- 01:01:30) -- Reflecting on best moments as a storyteller(01:01:30- 01:09:50) -- Trusting the process: Multiple takes when acting(01:13:00- 01:15:20) -- What stories should Hollywood be telling?(01:15:20- 01:20:05) -- If you could tell any story what would you tell?(01:20:05- 01:21:10) -- Last words: Encouragement from Dorian(01:21:10- 01:23:03) -- Pete closes the show*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/