How Elizabeth Banks “Literally Fell into Performing”
Banks also reveals how “The 40-Year-Old-Virgin” impacted her career
George Clooney and Adam Sandler are the Perfect Pair in “Jay Kelly”
In Noah Baumbach’s latest film, George Clooney gives one of his best performances yet, with Adam Sandler and Billy Crudup rounding out a stellar cast.
Lupita Nyong’o: “Love every stage of your career”
Nyong’o didn’t just break into Hollywood, she kicked the door wide open with an Academy Award in her first major role.
Interview: Julie Tucker on Casting Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in “The Beast in Me,” and Her Self-Tape and Demo Reel Tips
Tucker talks about what she looks for when casting major roles, and shares valuable insight for actors on how to stand out with self-tapes and demo reels.
Jake Gyllenhaal Seeks Roles that “Freak” Him Out
Gyllenhaal also talks about starring in Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway alongside Denzel Washington and how it helped his growth as an actor
Review: “Wicked: For Good” and Forever
Though it starts off starts slowly, “Wicked: For Good” soars thanks to powerhouse performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and Jon M. Chu’s wickedly good direction.
Theater Review: “Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern” is a Wild, Laugh-Filled Adventure
From improv comedy to audience-driven chaos, the cast delivers a wildly entertaining night.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan on His Early Career Struggles
Jeffrey Dean Morgan looks back on the winding path that almost pushed him out of acting, from his accidental start in Hollywood to the turning point that set his career in motion.
Voice Teacher Dr. William Day on Technique, Myths, and the “Five Magic Beans”
Dr. William Day shares his practical approach to vocal technique, healthy singing, and the myths every singer should avoid.
Casting Director Jessica Ronane on Finding New Talent for Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’
Ronane discusses assembling the cast of After the Hunt, her longtime collaboration with Luca Guadagnino, and why discovering new talent is her favorite part of the job.
Casting Directors Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant on Finding the Perfect Chemistry for ‘The Girlfriend’
The casting directors talk about working with Robin Wright, finding the right mix of actors for ‘The Girlfriend’, and the surprising discoveries that can happen during a cast read-through.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Review: Jeremy Allen White Channels the Boss
Jeremy Allen White delivers a grounded, heartfelt performance as Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper’s moody, low-key film.
“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Casting Director Suzanne Smith on Finding New Faces and Perfect Chemistry
Smith discusses the process of casting “Outlander: Blood of My Blood”, finding new actors, and why on-screen chemistry is everything.
Theater Review: “& Juliet” is a Smart, Funny and Fresh Jukebox Musical
“& Juliet” flips Shakespeare’s tragedy into a laugh-out-loud, pop-powered celebration. It’s a jukebox musical that actually surprises you.
Jon Hamm on Early Career Struggles and Landing His Breakthrough ‘Mad Men’ Role
Hamm revealed that he was partially cast as Don Draper because the producers weren’t looking for a recognizable star for the role.
Austin Butler Slept on Set to Get Inside His Character for ‘Caught Stealing’
Butler shares how spending a night in his character’s apartment set helped him fully embody his character.
Actor Sarah Seeds: “My Activism is My Art”
Seeds is making waves on the indie scene with festival hits “Bathed in the Night” and “Doopsy!”
Meredith Tucker on Casting ‘The White Lotus’ and Why Even Big-Name Actors Have to Audition
“I always like to give new people opportunities, people who aren’t as well-known. That’s one of the fun things about casting,” Tucker said.
How Actor Elish Liburd Went From Acting Class to Set
“The first day on Sanctuary, I remember meeting the cast and crew and feeling that mix of nerves and “yes, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be,” writes Liburd.
From “No Thanks” to “You Booked It”: Actor DJ Pieper Reveals How He Booked a Role on ‘Star People’
In this industry, it’s easy to feel like you should just be grateful to be seen, especially when a good project comes your way, Pieper writes.