Mastering the actor's process with Blake Webb, 13 Reasons Why, Criminal Minds
Release Date: 08/22/2019
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info_outlineHow does an actor prepare for an audition or a scene in a movie? On this week’s episode we learn more about the actor’s process. We continue to chat with Blake Webb, LA-based actor, originally from Phoenix, Arizona who has recently starred in 13 Reasons Why on Netflix, as well as Criminal Minds and NCIS.