Dominic Fumusa on Craft, Trust, and Surviving a Life in TV

Dominic Fumusa on Craft, Trust, and Surviving a Life in TVDark Passengers hosts Jack and Diana sit down for a relaxed, wide-ranging conversation with actor Dominic Fumusa — one that’s less about hype and more about the real mechanics of sustaining a working actor’s life.This isn’t a press junket.This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about craft, theater roots, television longevity, and what it means to keep showing up year after year in an unpredictable business.Dominic brings warmth, humor, and perspective as he reflects on his path through theater, network television, and premium cable — including his long run on Nurse Jackie and his recent experience working on Dexter: Resurrection.This episode feels like sitting across from a seasoned actor who’s seen every version of the job and is generous enough to talk about it plainly.Episode Highlights:• From Stage to Screen: Dominic talks about his early love of theater, the discipline it instilled, and how that foundation continues to shape his work on camera.• The Reality of a Working Actor’s Career: A candid look at longevity — not fame — and what it actually takes to build a sustainable life in TV and film.• Life Between New York and L.A.: Dominic reflects on navigating both worlds and how geography influences opportunity, mindset, and creative identity.• Seven Seasons of Trust: He shares insights from his years on Nurse Jackie, including the collaborative environment and what makes certain creative teams feel like home.• Working with Clyde Phillips: Dominic talks about that relationship and how it carried over into his experience on Dexter: Resurrection.• Returning to a Beloved World: His perspective on stepping into Dexter — the tone on set, the expectations, and the weight of a passionate fanbase.• Craft Over Noise: A grounded discussion about process, preparation, and why the work itself has always mattered more than the spotlight.• Why He Keeps Saying Yes: Dominic opens up about what still excites him, what keeps him curious, and how he decides which projects are worth his time.Dominic will be back soon to dive deeper into Dexter: Resurrection, but this first conversation sets the tone — thoughtful, generous, and rooted in real experience.If you care about acting, storytelling, or how people actually survive in this business, this one’s worth your time.Listen now. We love you, that’s it! :-)— — —Please help us by Following, Rating and Reviewing us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen! It’s the best way to help us grow the community and… we appreciate it!Join our Patreon to go Ad-Free and more:Dark Passengers - PatreonFollow us on Instagram:@DarkPassengersPodSend us thoughts and feedback:[e-mail] our Scripted TV Feed:Dark Passengers: Dexter | Fallout | FromFollow our Reality TV Feed:Little Ditty ‘bout…Join our Private Facebook Group:Dark Passengers Ride-AlongJoin our Discord Server:Dark Passengers DiscordFollow our FROM Feed:Victor's LunchboxBuy Us a Coffee:Support us with a one time donation!— — — Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.