- What’s Inside: A working actor’s struggle.
- Why it matters: Hollywood isn’t what it used to be for many.
- Our thoughts: What this means for the movies we love.
You won’t believe what we just read. Kirk Acevedo, you know, the guy from Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’, DC’s ‘Arrow’, and even ‘Planet of the Apes’? He’s had to sell his home.
Why? Because actors who aren’t mega-stars are finding it super tough to make a living. He calls them the ‘middle class’ actors.
Since the pandemic hit, things have gotten really squeezed. He talked about it recently, and it painted a pretty bleak picture. It feels like the vibe of working in Hollywood has totally shifted.
Think about it. These are the actors who have been around, doing solid work in shows and movies we all watch. They aren’t the huge names, but they are the backbone of so many productions. And now, they’re struggling to stay afloat.
It makes you wonder about the entire system. Is it getting harder for the reliable, talented folks to get steady work and live comfortably?
Our Take
We feel for Kirk and all the other actors in this situation. It’s a tough industry, for sure. But hearing that people who have been part of our favorite shows and movies are facing this kind of struggle is really sad. It makes you think about the stories we want to see and who gets to tell them. We hope things get better for everyone in the arts.
