Jason Norris
@jasonnorris.bsky.social
Founder of YCAA. Entertainment Executive.
Voting Member of The Canadian Academy.
Passionate About Storytelling in Film & TV.
Fuelled by Coffee. Lifelong record collector.
Voting Member of The Canadian Academy.
Passionate About Storytelling in Film & TV.
Fuelled by Coffee. Lifelong record collector.
I submit far less now than when I started.
Our roster books far more.
That’s not a coincidence.
Our roster books far more.
That’s not a coincidence.
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I submit far less now than when I started.
Our roster books far more.
That’s not a coincidence.
Our roster books far more.
That’s not a coincidence.
I love when people say they’re “manifesting” success but won’t send the email because it feels aggressive.
January 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
I love when people say they’re “manifesting” success but won’t send the email because it feels aggressive.
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Currently on route from YYZ to LAX, somewhere over the Midwest and I am nervous...
Heart says Chicago.
Soft spot says LA.
Nerves say this flight isn’t long enough.
#divisional #bears #rams
Heart says Chicago.
Soft spot says LA.
Nerves say this flight isn’t long enough.
#divisional #bears #rams
January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Currently on route from YYZ to LAX, somewhere over the Midwest and I am nervous...
Heart says Chicago.
Soft spot says LA.
Nerves say this flight isn’t long enough.
#divisional #bears #rams
Heart says Chicago.
Soft spot says LA.
Nerves say this flight isn’t long enough.
#divisional #bears #rams
Everyone wants clarity. No one wants the awkward conversation that creates it.
January 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Everyone wants clarity. No one wants the awkward conversation that creates it.
Rooting for the Chicago Bears News because loyalty matters. Soft spot for the LA Rams. This feels like being asked to pick a favourite child, except one of them tackles better. #LARams #ChicagoBears #Divisional
January 17, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Rooting for the Chicago Bears News because loyalty matters. Soft spot for the LA Rams. This feels like being asked to pick a favourite child, except one of them tackles better. #LARams #ChicagoBears #Divisional
If you want more auditions:
Say yes more often.
Be easy to work with.
Deliver on time.
Don’t create friction where none exists.
That alone puts you ahead of most people.
Say yes more often.
Be easy to work with.
Deliver on time.
Don’t create friction where none exists.
That alone puts you ahead of most people.
January 17, 2026 at 6:05 AM
If you want more auditions:
Say yes more often.
Be easy to work with.
Deliver on time.
Don’t create friction where none exists.
That alone puts you ahead of most people.
Say yes more often.
Be easy to work with.
Deliver on time.
Don’t create friction where none exists.
That alone puts you ahead of most people.
A working actor thinks in years.
A frustrated actor thinks in weeks.
A frustrated actor thinks in weeks.
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A working actor thinks in years.
A frustrated actor thinks in weeks.
A frustrated actor thinks in weeks.
Showrunners don’t need “more options.” They need fewer, clearer ones. Talent and material that make the decision easier, not louder. The goal of any audition if to prove you understand the character, not just the opportunity. #CharacterDevelopment #ActingAdvice
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Showrunners don’t need “more options.” They need fewer, clearer ones. Talent and material that make the decision easier, not louder. The goal of any audition if to prove you understand the character, not just the opportunity. #CharacterDevelopment #ActingAdvice
If your self-tape takes longer to explain than to watch, the problem isn’t the scene. #ActingTips
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 AM
If your self-tape takes longer to explain than to watch, the problem isn’t the scene. #ActingTips
An actor passing on a “small” role in a slow market is like refusing a flight because it’s not first class. You don’t get upgraded by staying at the gate. #ActorMindset #SmallRolesMatter
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
An actor passing on a “small” role in a slow market is like refusing a flight because it’s not first class. You don’t get upgraded by staying at the gate. #ActorMindset #SmallRolesMatter
0% competing with anyone.
It’s just me today vs. me yesterday.
It’s just me today vs. me yesterday.
January 15, 2026 at 7:50 PM
0% competing with anyone.
It’s just me today vs. me yesterday.
It’s just me today vs. me yesterday.
Most careers don’t stall because of a lack of ability. They stall because of hesitation disguised as standards.
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Most careers don’t stall because of a lack of ability. They stall because of hesitation disguised as standards.
The hardest part of running a show isn’t creativity. It’s making a hundred small decisions that protect the big ones. Most of the job is risk management disguised as storytelling.
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The hardest part of running a show isn’t creativity. It’s making a hundred small decisions that protect the big ones. Most of the job is risk management disguised as storytelling.
The industry doesn’t reward ambition alone. It rewards people who understand risk and reduce it for others. That’s true for actors, for reps, and producers alike. #FilmIndustry #RiskManagement
January 14, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The industry doesn’t reward ambition alone. It rewards people who understand risk and reduce it for others. That’s true for actors, for reps, and producers alike. #FilmIndustry #RiskManagement
The idea of a single “breakout role” is becoming outdated. Momentum now comes from repeat trust, casting rooms that know what they’re getting when your name shows up.
January 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The idea of a single “breakout role” is becoming outdated. Momentum now comes from repeat trust, casting rooms that know what they’re getting when your name shows up.
Most careers don’t stall because of one bad year. They stall because they didn't adjust when the environment changed. Adaptation is the real separator. #Adaptability #SuccessMindset
January 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Most careers don’t stall because of one bad year. They stall because they didn't adjust when the environment changed. Adaptation is the real separator. #Adaptability #SuccessMindset
The actors who keep working aren’t always the most gifted. They’re the ones who understand the room they’re walking into. They understand the tone, the style the team behind the project. That gets rewarded more than people realize. #ActingTips #FilmIndustry
January 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The actors who keep working aren’t always the most gifted. They’re the ones who understand the room they’re walking into. They understand the tone, the style the team behind the project. That gets rewarded more than people realize. #ActingTips #FilmIndustry
Movie 2 of 2026 in the books. Is This Thing On? Went in expecting more laughs, came out realizing it’s really a relationship movie wearing a comedy jacket. Arnett and Laura Dern are fully committed. Very Bradley Cooper in how much it cares about chemistry and character. Not bad, just not that funny
January 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Movie 2 of 2026 in the books. Is This Thing On? Went in expecting more laughs, came out realizing it’s really a relationship movie wearing a comedy jacket. Arnett and Laura Dern are fully committed. Very Bradley Cooper in how much it cares about chemistry and character. Not bad, just not that funny
Actors who understand how decisions are made work more than actors who only focus on performance. Both matter. But one gets you hired. #ActingCareer
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Actors who understand how decisions are made work more than actors who only focus on performance. Both matter. But one gets you hired. #ActingCareer
Another deep morning coffee thought...Actors who book consistently don’t audition like they’re being judged. They audition like they’re being trusted. #MorningCoffee #ActorLife
January 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Another deep morning coffee thought...Actors who book consistently don’t audition like they’re being judged. They audition like they’re being trusted. #MorningCoffee #ActorLife
The most important part of my job happens before anything is submitted.
January 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The most important part of my job happens before anything is submitted.
Every time the industry changes, someone announces the end of cinema, television, or culture itself. Then a great project comes along and ruins the funeral.
History has a sense of humour. #FilmIndustry #FilmAndTV
History has a sense of humour. #FilmIndustry #FilmAndTV
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Every time the industry changes, someone announces the end of cinema, television, or culture itself. Then a great project comes along and ruins the funeral.
History has a sense of humour. #FilmIndustry #FilmAndTV
History has a sense of humour. #FilmIndustry #FilmAndTV
Actors who book a lot don’t audition louder. They audition clearer. Big difference. (Also applies to meetings, emails, and life in general.)
#ActingTips #AuditionAdvice #ActorsLife
#ActingTips #AuditionAdvice #ActorsLife
January 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Actors who book a lot don’t audition louder. They audition clearer. Big difference. (Also applies to meetings, emails, and life in general.)
#ActingTips #AuditionAdvice #ActorsLife
#ActingTips #AuditionAdvice #ActorsLife
The Bride feels like Mickey 17 all over again. Same release lane, lots of “bold vision” energy, not enough myth. Human-looking monsters don’t travel well, and the Joker 2 comps aren’t helping. youtu.be/LJraZRHhFwQ?...
The Bride! | Official Teaser
YouTube video by Warner Bros.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The Bride feels like Mickey 17 all over again. Same release lane, lots of “bold vision” energy, not enough myth. Human-looking monsters don’t travel well, and the Joker 2 comps aren’t helping. youtu.be/LJraZRHhFwQ?...