Billions star Asia Kate Dillon’s plea for service work, admits acting jobs have ‘diminished’
Billions star Asia Kate Dillon has admitted acting jobs have “diminished” following their success on the hit drama TV show.
The 41-year-old, who played Taylor Mason across six seasons of the series, posted a cover letter and CV to Instagram in a plea to seek hospitality work, despite 11 years in the acting industry.
Dillon earned a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for their role in Billions. Stan
“I’m available for part-time, night and weekend work,” wrote the John Wick 3 star.
Dillon detailed their 15 years of experience in the service industry, from working at a bakery, to “stocking the drink fridges”, “maintaining the coffee station” and “cleaning and restocking the restroom”.
“When I was fifteen, I got my first job in food service,” they wrote, revealing they stayed in the industry until 2015 when the star could support themselves with full-time acting work.
“I have worked exclusively in theatre, film and TV for the last eleven years,” the Orange Is the New Black star went on.
“Now, like for many, many performer colleagues of mine – particularly those of us who are trans/nonbinary/gender-nonconforming – acting work has all but diminished, and I’m in need of service work once more.”
Dillon then spoke of how much they love customer service.
“I imagine the hurdle to reentry will be learning the new POS systems, but I’m a quick study,” they continued.
The actor posted what appears to be a cover letter and resume online in a desparate plea. Instagram/@asiakatedillon
“Thanks in advance for your consideration,” the star signed off.
Fans jumped to the comments section to rally behind the actor, offering a mix of job leads, messages of support, and praise for being so transparent.
“As a pure fan of your acting work, I’m shocked by this,” wrote one follower. “Not because food service work isn’t a great high-value job but because an actor of your calibre to be out of work is just astonishing to me.”
Dillon has turned to service work after 11 years in the acting industry. Instagram/@asiakatedillon
“Same here. Dumbfounded and deeply saddened,” wrote another.
“Wow! I absolutely were awed by your performance in Billions and am shocked you don’t have casting agents lining up to cast you,” a third agreed.
Dillon first appeared as an extra in shows like Younger and Master of None before landing a reoccurring role four-time Emmy winning series Orange Is the New Black.
The actor starred in 19 episodes as Brandy Epps before landing their first major movie role as The Adjudicator in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Dillon starred across six seasons of hit drama Billions. Stan
In 2017, Dillon landed their breakout role as Taylor Mason in Billions, the first non-binary main character on North American television.
The role continued across 71 episodes until its finale in 2023, earning Dillon a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama series.
Dillon’s last credited acting role was in 2025 drama Outerlands.
