#345: Adam Shapiro
Actor Adam Shapiro stops by the bungalow and discusses how he stands out in this industry by bending the rules, what he learned working as a casting assistant, his passion project turned side hustle Shappy Pretzel, and more!
Adam’s IMDb and Instagram @shappyshaps.
00:00 – Introduction.
01:35 – Adam slates his name.
02:05 – How Jason Winer changed Adam’s career.
09:25 – An Adam Shapiro type.
13:04 – Modulating voice.
16:21 – Adam’s slate trick.
17:24 – Working as a casting assistant.
22:29 – Breaking rules.
26:13 – Carnegie Melon*, small resumes and demo reel commentary.
35:55 – Getting offered The Bear.
38:45 – Side hustles, passion projects and Schappy Pretzel.
50:06 – Shifting into a business and dividing time.
57:53 – A Kate Winslet SAG awards story and buying Leo’s house.
1:03:22 – How the Oscars starting buying pretzels
1:07:15 – Who took a chance on Adam.
