This week on Tipsy Casting, we’re joined by our longtime friend and wildly talented actor, Lukas Gage, who just dropped his debut book, I WROTE THIS FOR ATTENTION.
In this candid and hilarious conversation, we dive into the origins of our friendship, his infamous viral Zoom moment, the “aha” shift that changed everything in his career, and the realities of typecasting and timing in the audition world. Lukas also opens up about the process of writing his book, the search for validation, and what’s next in his ever-evolving journey.
Oh...and yes, we talk tattoos.
How Jess & Jenn’s friendship with Lukas began
Tattoos and the stories behind them
His “aha” moment — the shift that changed everything
That unforgettable viral moment
Navigating Zoom culture in Hollywood
Breaking free from typecasting
The power (and luck) of audition timing
Writing his debut book I wrote this for attention — the process and experience
The role of validation in his journey
- What’s next for Lukas Gage
Episode Resources:
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