On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Omar J. Dorsey from the HBO Max show “Bookie”, where he co-stars alongside Sebastian Maniscalco!  Omar shares his experiences working on well-known projects like “Queen Sugar” and “Django Unchained.”  We also discuss Omar's upbringing in Atlanta, his early passion for acting, his family's creative influence and his views on balancing an acting career with family life.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS03:23 Balancing Family and Career05:30 Omar's Acting Journey15:16 Comedy Inspirations and Influences19:15 Growing Up in a Creative Household20:46 Atlanta's Impact on Omar's Career25:11 The Shift to Atlanta's Film Industry25:39 Film vs. TV: Preferences and Experiences27:03 Landing the Role in “Bookie”30:01 Working with Hollywood's Best32:57 Current Projects and Future Plans36:33 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #OmarJDorsey #Acting #HBO #Max #Actor #Comedian #Bookie #SebastianManiscalco #QueenSugar #Atlanta #storyandcraft