Luke Barnett
@lukebarnett.bsky.social
THE CROSSING OVER EXPRESS. Producer of YOUR LUCKY DAY. Writer and Co-Star of FAITH BA$ED. Other stuff, too (FEAR INC, FOR ALL MANKIND, NCIS: LA, etc).
When they look like they have had a bunch of work done and hired a trainer, they’re not relatable (and boring). They're just a commercial for botox and ozempic.
I guess what I’m saying is cast me in your show if you want to save Hollywood.
I guess what I’m saying is cast me in your show if you want to save Hollywood.
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
When they look like they have had a bunch of work done and hired a trainer, they’re not relatable (and boring). They're just a commercial for botox and ozempic.
I guess what I’m saying is cast me in your show if you want to save Hollywood.
I guess what I’m saying is cast me in your show if you want to save Hollywood.
The various breakdowns about how movies look now VS how they used to look are great, but I also think casting is a big part of it.
The early to mid-2000’s have pushed overly polished, generic looking leads. When the characters we follow look and feel like real people, real people relate to them.
The early to mid-2000’s have pushed overly polished, generic looking leads. When the characters we follow look and feel like real people, real people relate to them.
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The various breakdowns about how movies look now VS how they used to look are great, but I also think casting is a big part of it.
The early to mid-2000’s have pushed overly polished, generic looking leads. When the characters we follow look and feel like real people, real people relate to them.
The early to mid-2000’s have pushed overly polished, generic looking leads. When the characters we follow look and feel like real people, real people relate to them.
me now vs me when someone casts me as a series regular on their television show
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
me now vs me when someone casts me as a series regular on their television show
This book was so damn good. Great reminder of what made cinema of the 70’s so incredible. Authenticity was everything. Character actors as leads. Interesting over beautiful. Hollywood taking risks. It’s coming back. I see it in all the great indies and original horror. I’m ready.
October 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This book was so damn good. Great reminder of what made cinema of the 70’s so incredible. Authenticity was everything. Character actors as leads. Interesting over beautiful. Hollywood taking risks. It’s coming back. I see it in all the great indies and original horror. I’m ready.
One of the best shows on television returns February 12th on AMC. I can't believe I get to be a part of it. First three seasons are on Netflix, catch up.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
One of the best shows on television returns February 12th on AMC. I can't believe I get to be a part of it. First three seasons are on Netflix, catch up.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Texted my agent the second I heard the news.
September 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Texted my agent the second I heard the news.
This is what I want the star of your movie to look like.
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
This is what I want the star of your movie to look like.
I know this is a joke but it really does go to show why movies were better back in the day. People looking relatable, even if very attractive, is way more interesting than everyone looking perfect. Bring back the leading actors who look like they’ve been through some shit.
September 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I know this is a joke but it really does go to show why movies were better back in the day. People looking relatable, even if very attractive, is way more interesting than everyone looking perfect. Bring back the leading actors who look like they’ve been through some shit.
Wrote another short. I guess now I gotta make it. Fun update coming soon on this one.
July 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Wrote another short. I guess now I gotta make it. Fun update coming soon on this one.
Me trying to get a bunch of people who work on huge movies and TV shows to come work on my no budget short film.
July 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Me trying to get a bunch of people who work on huge movies and TV shows to come work on my no budget short film.
Me renting one indie film on Apple for $.99.
April 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Me renting one indie film on Apple for $.99.
Two years since Lance Reddick passed. I was lucky to play his adoptive son in a movie and even luckier to call him a friend.
March 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Two years since Lance Reddick passed. I was lucky to play his adoptive son in a movie and even luckier to call him a friend.
Get at it this week.
March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Get at it this week.
Me to everyone who passed on my script when the movie gets announced.
February 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Me to everyone who passed on my script when the movie gets announced.
Go make the most personal little movie you can. Trust me.
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Go make the most personal little movie you can. Trust me.
SUNDANCE 2025. Couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. I feel so lucky to have a tiny role in Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake). Bucket list weekend.
1. If you don’t have the Getty logo did it even happen?
2. Quintessential Sundance.
3. Snow drinks.
4. Got to meet a hero.
1. If you don’t have the Getty logo did it even happen?
2. Quintessential Sundance.
3. Snow drinks.
4. Got to meet a hero.
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
SUNDANCE 2025. Couldn’t have asked for a better first experience. I feel so lucky to have a tiny role in Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake). Bucket list weekend.
1. If you don’t have the Getty logo did it even happen?
2. Quintessential Sundance.
3. Snow drinks.
4. Got to meet a hero.
1. If you don’t have the Getty logo did it even happen?
2. Quintessential Sundance.
3. Snow drinks.
4. Got to meet a hero.
The Substance. Academy Award nominated screenplay. There are no rules if what you write is engaging.
January 24, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The Substance. Academy Award nominated screenplay. There are no rules if what you write is engaging.
Hey. Have a great weekend.
December 29, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Hey. Have a great weekend.
I didn’t write a single word or produce even a short until I was 29. Wrote very first feature script at 32. Didn't book my first TV role till 38. Time is a flat circle. No need for aspiring social media life coaches, just enjoy life.
November 27, 2024 at 4:47 AM
I didn’t write a single word or produce even a short until I was 29. Wrote very first feature script at 32. Didn't book my first TV role till 38. Time is a flat circle. No need for aspiring social media life coaches, just enjoy life.
Five tips on how to be a successful filmmaker from a guy who’s directed one short film.
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November 22, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Five tips on how to be a successful filmmaker from a guy who’s directed one short film.
medium.com/authority-ma...
medium.com/authority-ma...
Me explaining why Tori appeared on Saved by the Bell when Kelly and Jessie left but then Kelly and Jessie were suddenly back for the graduation finale and Tori disappeared.
November 19, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Me explaining why Tori appeared on Saved by the Bell when Kelly and Jessie left but then Kelly and Jessie were suddenly back for the graduation finale and Tori disappeared.
Let's get it this week.
November 17, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Let's get it this week.