Zach loves being on set as much as the art of acting. Learning from others around him is one of his favorite parts of being a professional actor. He recently discovered another aspect of the acting world that was very enjoyable for him. He discovered the joy of making money while not having to be on set.
In other words, Zach discovered the joy of residuals.
A residual is when an actor gets paid (again) for the work they did on shows that have already aired once on television. This does not apply to all actors as extras do not receive any money when a program is shown in reruns. There are others who receive residuals from television shows and they include members of the Writers Guild of America and the Directors Guild of America.
You don't have to be one of the main members of the cast to qualify for residuals. Many day players and stunt performers qualify to receive money thanks to residuals. The amount of money received from residuals depends on the amount of money a person was paid in the first place for the show. The higher the pay per episode, the more money a person makes from the reruns.
In fact, some of the highest paid actors from television shows aren't even working regularly on TV shows anymore. Steve Carell, Ray Romano, Jon Cryer and the cast of "Friends" all earn millions of dollars each year in residuals thanks to syndicated reruns, foreign rights, DVD sales and digital media sales.
In a business known for work being hit and miss and rarely steady for the majority of actors in the industry, landing a gig that pays steady residuals is one way to enjoy a steady income in Hollywood.
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