The Crew Up North Podcast-Northern Actor Daren Sullivan

Host Jennifer Tocheri

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

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

00:00 – Intro
01:39 – Breakfast Goodies from Orchards
03:07 – The Dog Ate My Podcast
07:34 – Transitioning from Old Career to TV Speedo
15:05 – Meeting and 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
01:01:53 – What the BG Community Means to Daren
01:05:46 – Misconceptions of Doing Background
01:07:38 – The Art of Standing In
01:17:27 – A Story from the Lost Episode
01:22:02 – Acting Roles and Developing the Skills
01:40:45 – Outro and Where to Find Daren

Thanks so much for watching!!

Special thanks to Port North Bay for sponsoring the space! Intro song, Milkshake, by local band Tarashi.

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