Agents & Managers | Talent Express - Lorna Rainey

In this episode of The Transatlantic Playbook, Francesca Francois sits down with Lorna Rainey for a conversation about legacy, representation, and building a lasting career in the entertainment industry. As the daughter of legendary singer, actress, and activist Lena Horne, Lorna brings a unique perspective shaped by both an extraordinary family legacy and her own professional experience in the business. She shares insights into navigating the entertainment industry, understanding the relationship between talent and representation, and what it takes to build a career with longevity. The conversation also explores the realities behind the scenes—the relationships, decisions, resilience, and business instincts that can shape a creative career over time. For actors, writers, filmmakers, and other creatives trying to understand not only how to enter the industry but how to build something that lasts, this episode offers perspective from someone who has seen the business from a rare vantage point. The Transatlantic Playbook is presented by Crystal Ship Artists Talent & Literary Agency and explores the people, strategies, and conversations shaping careers across the U.S., U.K., and global entertainment industries.