Chad Darnell: From Casting to Acting — Owning Your Confidence & Doing the Work

Actor. Writer. Director. Casting Director. Chad Darnell has worn every hat in the industry — and in this episode, he shares exactly what he’s learned from each one.Jesse and Chad dive deep into:🎬 How Chad went from a stand-in to working on major films like Selma and Magic Mike XXL💪 Why confidence — not permission — is the key to growth in Hollywood🎭 How to balance acting, casting, and directing without losing your identity⚖️ What serving on a jury for a double-murder trial taught him about storytelling🎥 The lessons from Bright Hard, the first film under SAG-AFTRA’s interim agreement🧩 Why actors must do the work — not just “want” the careerThis conversation is packed with lessons on persistence, reinvention, and self-belief.👉 Hit Subscribe for weekly conversations with top agents, casting directors, and working actors.👉 Comment below: Which part of Chad’s story hit home for you most?