According to Bonnie Gillespie, success in Hollywood is simple. It's hard work plus discipline over time. S = HW + D/T

When you're at the co-star level as an actor, your character's function is simple. Super simple. Don't overcomplicate it by getting struck with one-line fever!

Far more important than the jobs you say YES to are the ones you say NO to. Knowing your NO line as an actor makes all the difference in your level of success, according to Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie.

In what's possibly the shortest-ever episode of The Work, Bonnie Gillespie reminds you to use the word CAST... because "casted" is NOT a word.

Bonnie Gillespie shares a favorite quote from "America's Next Top Model" (yes, really) and explains how being comfortable in your own skin is often the most castable element out there.

One of the most empowering things you can do comes down to getting real about what's going on and detaching from any emotion about it. This quick tip from Bonnie Gillespie will rock your creative world!

You've seen famous actors' names in breakdowns. Sometimes, we're not just looking for a particular type of actor; we're going fishing! Learn about this casting tactic from Bonnie Gillespie... who loves going fishing!

Knowing your age range is helpful when submitting to casting notices... but most actors miss the powerful data at their fingertips.

Bonnie Gillespie suggests you identify someone who proves what you want to do can be done. Not someone super famous. Not someone tiers above. Someone just out ahead of you, keeping the pace. Much inspo to mine, here!

Bonnie Gillespie defines the vocab of "Self-Management for Actors" with the classic "Lurk Then Lead" convo. Charging in could do you in if you've not cased the joint first for how it's done.