Set Life, Serendipity & Surviving the Hustle with Tom Reddy

Описание: In this episode of Creative Conversations, Mia Moore sits down with Tom Reddy. An actor whose journey into film and TV has been anything but ordinary. Tom shares his story of jumping into the world of acting post-lockdown, the chaos of life on set, and the reality of building a career from the ground up. From landing his first gig on “Masters of the Air” to stories of serendipity, rejection, and the grind of self-employment, Tom’s candid chat is a masterclass in resilience, humour, and saying “yes” to the unknown.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ Diving in Headfirst – Why Tom decided to pursue acting after COVID, and how he found his first role (involving a 4am train and a German soldier’s haircut).
✅ Set Realities – The truth behind big-budget productions, supporting artist life, and the surprises (and social politics) of being on set.
✅ Navigating the Industry – The necessity of small talk, the importance of networking, and how saying “yes” led to agent connections and unexpected opportunities.
✅ Resilience in the Face of Rejection – Tom talks about dry spells, the emotional rollercoaster of freelancing, and how to keep your head above water when work isn’t flowing.
✅ The Power of “Who You Know” – How friendships and pub chats turn into career moves, and why collaboration and community are essential.
✅ Creative Burnout & Wellbeing – Strategies for surviving tough times, from embracing the gym to unapologetic “bed-rotting,” and learning when to celebrate your wins.
✅ Art Imitates Life – The joy (and cringing horror) of watching yourself on screen, the reality of post-shoot blues, and why living life outside of work is key to acting well.
✅ Industry Insights – Audition disasters, advice from Jack Nicholson, and why it’s worth celebrating every gig (even when you’re just “good looking man #3”).

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Tom Reddy is an actor whose four-year career has spanned crowd scenes, featured roles, and everything in between. Known for his improvisational skills, candid storytelling, and ability to make the best of whatever comes his way, Tom embodies the true hustle of set life. From Berlin (well, Swindon) with George Clooney to international gigs in Paris, Tom’s career is proof that persistence and saying “yes” can take you just about anywhere.
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