I’ve always wanted to be a youtuber and I actually started working a month or 2 ago. I am not going to go into details but for my first video I needed actors. My best friend saw this and immediately put him self the second main character and I didn’t say anything he could be if he wants too as long as he do the character right. I made him try some voice acting and did horribly. Of course I said "Sorry I can’t make you the second main character. Maybe you can go with another character?" he agreed and didn’t say anything, but it was clear that he wasn’t ok with it. The other actors in our group said that it wasn’t nice of me and I should be ashamed since he is my best friend
AITA?
Your best fruit??
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NTA. This is why it isn’t recommended to do business/career with either family or friends in the first place – to avoid drama. You’re not wrong for making sure your project fits your vision, but maybe next time avoid putting yourself in that kind of situation by drawing a line on the sand. If you are the lead of the project then don’t let people tell you that you should be ashamed or anything along those lines, that diminishes respect. It’s basically work, so they should have been professional.
It’s your project and you are the director. If someone is clearly not fit for the role they shouldn’t be taking it seriously. You chose quite difficult content. If that involves people all the time I would reconsider your actors. It’s easier said than done I know but if your friends don’t understand your passion for the project then they are not fit to be in it. Try to do castings before assigning them to characters. To see who fits the role. Maybe explain to them how movie making and casting works. That it’s nothing personal.
NTA It doesn’t matter what the entire fruit salad collectively thinks.
If someone isn’t up to the job they they don’t get the job.
Those grapes are going to be in for a shock when they finally leave the green grocer’s
NTA balancing work with friends and those boundaries can be difficult. If friend is acting standoffish maybe just tell him that you’re doing your best to find that balance and appreciate him understanding as your friend