Oct 20, 2026 · 17 min · 6 segments
Over the first hurdle, Michael is flown to Los Angeles to audition in front of the production team and MGM executives. See all content 72 hours before anyone else by becoming a member at…
Michael ShanksGuestDavid ReadHost
Once you know, you have to understand from my point of view, the way I treat any job that I get, I don't take it for granted.
You always have to be still continuing to commit to the job as far as I'm concerned and be prepared for it just not working or them changing their minds or whatever.
And so I was always, when they said that we had two seasons guaranteed, even though we were shooting a pilot, 44 episodes.
Once you know, you have to understand from my point of view, the way I treat any job that I get, I don't take it for granted.
You always have to be still continuing to commit to the job as far as I'm concerned and be prepared for it just not working or them changing their minds or whatever.
And so I was always, when they said that we had two seasons guaranteed, even though we were shooting a pilot, 44 episodes.
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