May 15th 2024.
Breaking down in tears, Ethan Lawrence, the 31-year-old actor known for his role as James in the popular Netflix series After Life, has revealed his struggles with the decision to potentially quit acting. In Ricky Gervais' comedy-drama, James was a young man who worked at the Tambury Gazette for work experience. Despite having other screen roles after the show ended in 2022, Ethan has recently opened up about his financial difficulties.
In a heartfelt video shared on TikTok, titled 'A long rant. Thinking of giving up being an actor,' Ethan expressed his frustrations with the current state of the industry. He tearfully explained how 2024 has been a tough year for him and how he is now at a breaking point, considering giving up on his acting career. Apologizing for his emotional state, he shared that his landlord was selling the house he was living in, adding to the stress of not having any acting work for almost a year and a half.
The talented actor, who has captured the hearts of many in After Life, expressed his concerns about the lack of job opportunities in the creative industry. He shared that despite being one of the biggest industries in the UK, 70% of people working in it are currently unemployed. He described the situation as 'so wrong' and wondered if things would ever improve.
As the bills piled up and his financial stress increased, Ethan confessed that he had the best years of his life professionally a few years ago, but since then, he has struggled to secure any acting work. He shared that he can't rely on anything, make future plans, or continue living in a constant state of financial stress.
Addressing potential comments from people suggesting he should get a 'real job,' Ethan revealed that it was something he had already considered. With a heavy heart, he expressed that it might be time for him to stop pursuing his passion for acting. However, amidst all the struggles, he received encouraging messages from fans, urging him to keep going and hoping for better opportunities for him in the near future.
Ethan's acting career took off in 2012 when he was cast as Joe Poulter in Bad Education, which aired for three seasons. He then went on to play Ryan in Trying Again and reprised his role as Joe in The Bad Education Movie. Over the years, he made guest appearances on various television series such as Flat TV, Avatards, and Doc Martin. However, after struggling to secure acting roles, he had to work as a pizza delivery boy in 2018 to make ends meet before landing the role in After Life in 2019.
His most recent acting job was in the 2023 thriller miniseries Boat Story, and before that, he appeared in Magic Mike's Last Dance and Horrible Histories. After Life, which has captured the hearts of many, is still streaming on Netflix.
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