162. "ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK" Showrunner JT Billings on What It Takes to Write + Run a Hit TV Show

JT Billings is a WGA Award-winning LGBTQ+ writer. What started with a humble beginning as a Kansas City film editor has turned into a Paramount+ Empire, as JT works on ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK's third season in the dual roles of Executive Producer and Showrunner as well as starts development on a [currently unannounced] franchise series for Paramount+. In this episode, JT pulls back the curtain and shares all of the Hollywood secrets he has learned, and why he lives by the piggyback ladder system.

03:52 — JT's Writing Process

09:20 — Self Tape Auditions vs. In-Person Auditions

13:39 — Becoming a Showrunner

21:50 — Friendships Over The Years

28:01 — Casting/Developing ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK

36:50 — AD: Olive & June ⭐︎Visit oliveandjune.com/broke20 for 20% off your first full system⭐︎

38:49 — Standing Out as a Younger Actor

43:08 — Working with Younger Actors vs. Seasoned Actors

48:22 — Local Hires

55:45 — The Red Tape Behind Hiring Friends

1:03:04 — Rejection, Failure, and Bouncing Back

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• See the full video on the One Broke Actress YouTube Channel!
• JT's Instagram
• JT's Twitter
• JT's IMDb

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