PREVIEW: Hustle, Heart & Landing High-End TV - With ‘Lazarus’ Director Daniel O’Hara!
Oct 28, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Daniel O'Hara is one of the most in-demand directors in TV right now, having just directed Harlan Coben's Prime Video drama Lazarus - starring Sam Claflin & Bill Nighy.
His other credits include The Red King, Sky's Brassic and Netflix smashes The Stranger & Stay Close.
In this 2 HOUR member-only mastermind, we go behind the scenes of Lazarus to uncover how Daniel approaches casting, collaborates with actors in the audition room and on set, and what it really takes to catch his eye for future projects.
Members of Act On This also jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- The first public reaction to 'Lazarus' - and how Daniel feels seeing his work out in the world.
- What makes the show stand apart from other Harlan Coben dramas.
- Daniel’s early directing days - and the relentless hustle required to get established.
- His upcoming TV projects 'The Revenge Club' and 'Adultery' - and what actors can expect.
- The real secret to being re-hired as a director time and time again.
- How Daniel pitches for work - and why strong relationships are the foundation of a freelance career.
- Behind the scenes on 'Lazarus' - and shooting all of Bill Nighy’s scenes in just three weeks.
- The biggest creative and logistical challenges faced during production.
- Casting the supporting roles once the lead names were locked in.
- The ONE quality Daniel must see in a performance before offering an actor the job.
- How to get on Daniel’s casting radar and into the audition room.
- Why he loves actors who deliver two contrasting takes in their self-tapes.
- The production values that make a self-tape stand out from the pile.
- How you can send your showreel directly to Daniel for consideration.
- How to shine on set when working with multiple directors.
- Why communication is EVERYTHING when it comes to collaboration.
- Daniel’s approach to balancing both comedy and drama - and the common thread between them.
- The ONE thing that Daniel wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Looking to get on Daniel's radar for upcoming auditions?
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