Let me tell you something that mightsound unfair—but it’s true.Casting starts forming impressionswithin the first 15 seconds of watching you.And no, it’s not about talent orperfection.It’s about presence.In this episode, we’re unpacking what’sreally happening before your first line, why rushing reads as nerves, and howone small shift can instantly make casting lean forward instead of pull back.If you’ve ever wondered why some actorsfeel watchable the moment they appear—this is the conversation you’ve been missing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices