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ABUBAKAR SALIM: Trusting His Instinct Booked Ridley Scott
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
Today, we're diving into the incredible journey of Abubakar Salim, an actor who at just 16, gave himself a life-altering ultimatum: break into the National Youth Theatre or join the Army. From that high-stakes beginning, Abubakar has navigated the industry by constantly chasing the raw, unpolished instinct of his younger self. He shares how this philosophy carried him through a grueling nine-round audition process for Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves and eventually into the world of House of the Dragon. We explore how he transitioned from a "performer for hire" to a visionary storyteller by founding Surgent Studios, where he now creates video games like Tales of Kenzera: ZAU to process deeply personal themes of grief and loss. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about the power of "just being," the importance of kindness in a brutal industry, and why the most successful auditions are often the ones where you stop trying to have a plan and start seeking discovery. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Abubakar Salim right here. Credits: House of the Dragon First Day on Earth Assassin's Creed: Origins Raised by Wolves Napoleon Black Mirror PH-1 Informer Jamestown 24: Live Another Day Guest Links: IMDB : Abubakar Salim , actor, producer, director THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS : For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com . And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF TAPE SORTED WORKSHOP : LONDON - June 20th (in person) SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS : STM REPLAY THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON : @thatoneaudition CONSULTING : Get 1-on-1…