‘Downton Abbey’ Star Joanne Froggatt on Creating Her Own Backstory and How She’s “Not a Big-Budget Hollywood Type”
“They want the model type, classically beautiful, and I’m not” – Joanne Froggatt on Working in Hollywood
Interview: ‘NOW: In The Wings On A World Stage’ Director Jeremy Whelehan
Whelehan on pitching the idea Kevin Spacey, the challenges of filming in the different theaters and an emotional sequence with actor Steven Lee Anderson
Interview: ‘NOW: In The Wings On A World Stage’ Director Jeremy Whelehan Read More »
JK Simmons, Viola Davis, Julianne Moore! Watch All of the SAG Award Winners Speeches
The SAG Awards always have some of my favorite speeches from any of the awards shows and last night’s was no exception. The best speeches of the night, in my opinion, were from JK Simmons, Viola Davis and Julianne Moore, hands down. All three were funny, heartfelt and most of
JK Simmons, Viola Davis, Julianne Moore! Watch All of the SAG Award Winners Speeches Read More »
How to Play Real People with Authenticity
Playing a real person, on stage or screen, can be a burden of responsibility for even the most experienced actor.
How to Play Real People with Authenticity Read More »
Director Morten Tyldum Narrates a Scene from ‘The Imitation Game’ Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch
The Imitation Game has already been released in the UK to great acclaim, and American audiences will finally get a chance to see it when it gets released on Christmas. In this clip from The New York Times, director Morten Tyldum provides some historical context on the World War II
Casting Directors Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee on Chadwick Boseman, Discovering Jennifer Lawrence and Helping Actors Realize Their Dreams
There are tons of articles out there for actors learn effective ways to crack into the entertainment business, but other jobs in the industry are a well-kept secret. Now, two casting directors are offering their advice to learn their trade. Paul Schnee and Kerry Barden, who cast the James Brown
The Changing Face of Method Acting
Method acting is an all-round practical approach to acting training that germinated in a particular set of circumstances
The Changing Face of Method Acting Read More »
Q & A: Matt Ryan Talks ‘Constantine’ and the “Longest” Audition Process He’s Even Been Through
It’s not looking good for Constantine. No, the character that’s based on DC Comics’ wizard John Constantine, is always in good shape by the end each show. This is something that even Constantine couldn’t stop: NBC. The network has just stopped production on the show. I’m hoping it makes a
‘Frozen’ Actress Paid Just $926.20 for Her Voice Over Work — Fair or Unfair?
Frozen might have made $1.27 billion at the worldwide box office and millions more in merchandise and home video sales, but not everyone involved with the fifth highest-grossing film of all time ended up raking in the dough. Fifteen year-old actress Spencer Lacey Ganus was paid less than $1000 —
‘Frozen’ Actress Paid Just $926.20 for Her Voice Over Work — Fair or Unfair? Read More »
James Franco on National Theatre Live Filming of Broadway’s ‘Of Mice and Men’
According to the performance schedule of the recent Broadway production of Of Mice and Men, which starred James Franco and Chris O’Dowd, the last performance of the play was Sunday, July 27. So why were the cast and crew back at the Longacre Theatre on Tuesday, July 29 performing the
James Franco on National Theatre Live Filming of Broadway’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ Read More »
