Why Ben Affleck Loves Acting Again: “I started developing my own criteria”
Affleck reveals how he rediscovered his passion for acting and the valuable advice from Sydney Pollack that transformed his approach.
Casting Directors Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant on Self-Tapes, Auditions and Casting ‘Masters of the Air’
“You really want actors to do well. We want everyone to come in and do their best and do well and surprise us,” casting director Lucy Bevan said.
Ian McKellen Has No Plans to Retire: “I really feel I’m quite good at this acting thing now”
McKellen also opens up about his approach to acting, including noting the worst experience he ever had making a film.
WATCH: SAG Conversations on the Journey of the Working Actor
In this virtual panel working actors – Cristina Rodlo, Joseph David-Jones, Jona Xiao and Rome Flynn – talk shop about auditioning, casting, and landing that next part.
‘Inventing Anna’ Casting Director Allison Estrin on Julia Garner and Casting ‘Billions’
Estrin speaks about casting Julia Garner in the lead role and how casting a miniseries is different from an ongoing series.
Interview: Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas Talks ‘Loot’ and What Makes a Good Self-Tape
Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas on finding actors for LOOT, self-tapes, resumes and the best thing about her job.
Tom Hanks on His Career and the Valuable Lessons He Learned Along the Way
Reflecting on this career, actor Tom Hanks credits others who changed the way he thought about his roles and his career.
Willem Dafoe on How Acting is a “Service” and Why He Never Worked With an Acting Coach
Willem Dafoe has never worked with an acting coach and he credits that to his development as an actor in experimental theater.
Brian Cox on Method Actors and Why Acting ‘Doesn’t Have to Be a Religious Experience’
Actor Brian Cox spoke about his acting preferences, including why he feels acting doesn’t need to be a “religious experience.”
Gillian Jacobs on Genre Projects and What She Thinks is a “Good Day at Work”
Gillian Jacobs has amassed many notable acting credits in both film and television since she graduated from Juilliard School in 2004.