Jeff Daniels on the “Drudgery” of Memorizing Lines: “There’s nothing exciting about it”
Actor Jeff Daniels revealed his insight on memorizing lines — something every actor must excel at to become a success.
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How Does Rachel Weisz Prepare for a Role?
Rachel Weisz spoke about why she puts so much effort into learning her lines — and yet still walks into a scene not knowing how exactly she’ll say them.
Kevin Bacon on “Actable” Actions and the Surprising Reason Why He Discourages People to Become Actors
Kevin Bacon says that there is one personality facet that he doesn’t know how to portray: being “likable.”
Brad Pitt on What He Learned Working With Anthony Hopkins
Brad Pitt spoke about the improv nature of comedy and remarked on how similar it was when he watched Anthony Hopkins during one of their films together.
Nicolas Cage Talks Acting and How He Finds Inspiration
When it comes to acting, Nicolas Cage suggests that if you’re going to borrow, you might as well borrow from the best.
Michael Emerson on How He Creates Characters and the Advice He Gives to Actors
Michael Emerson chats about his career, detailing how he portrays his characters and shares the best advice he has for actors.
Ruth Wilson on the Challenges of Auditioning Early in Her Career
Actress Ruth Wilson spoke about her early days as an actress and how much of a challenge auditions were for her.
Robin Williams on How He Found His Characters
Robin Williams shared one of his thoughts on finding the right starting point for playing a character.
Jeremy Strong on the Challenges of ‘Succession’
Jeremy Strong speaks about the challenges of portraying a character in a fraying mental state in HBO’s, Succession.
‘When They See Us’ Casting Director Aisha Coley’s Audition Advice
Casting Director Aisha Coley spoke about her experience casting the series and provided some background on how some of the key actors landed their parts.
Holt McCallany on ‘Mindhunter’, Preparation and What Actors Should “Do in Every Scene”
Holt McCallany also talks about having to adjust to the physical appearance of a character — despite normally taking pride in his own physical fitness.
Bryan Cranston on the Acting “Epiphany” That Changed His Life
Bryan Cranston remembers how he learned to cope with rejection as an actor about ten years after a disastrous early audition:
‘Euphoria’ Casting Directors on Finding Their Cast and What They Look for in the Audition Room
Casting Directors Mary Vernieu and Jessica Kelly spoke about casting the series and how it offered them the rare opportunity to cast unknown talent.
Casting Director David Rapaport: “I’m looking for actors to offer up their unique selves”
Casting Director David Rapaport: “It takes a tremendous amount of courage to walk into any casting room. To share yourself and be vulnerable.”
Nicolas Cage on Developing his “Nouveau Shamanic” Acting Style
Nicolas Cage touches upon facets of acting – influences from his pets, a director’s vision, his “nouveau shamanic” acting and how other actors can use it
Patricia Clarkson on How She Finds a Character and Why She Doesn’t “Dwell on the Script”
Patricia Clarkson reveals how her thinking about a role evolves over the course of a production.
‘Hadestown’ Star Patrick Page Teaches Acting and He Can Spot Your “Tricks”
‘Hadestown’ Star Patrick Page reveals what he finds liberating as an actor and what he enjoys about teaching acting.
‘Days Of Our Lives’ Casting Director Marnie Saitta on the Hardest Parts to Cast and Her Advice to Actors
When asked what is the most challenging aspect of casting ‘Days of Our Lives’, Saitta explains that it’s smaller roles that prove to be the most difficult.
‘Riverdale’ Casting Director on Why He Watches Every Audition Tape
David Rapaport reveals that even though they receive hundreds of submissions for even small parts and only have 3 to 8 days to cast an episode
Casting Director Leah Daniels-Butler on Casting Sessions, Diversity and Her “Life Lessons” for Actors
Leah Daniels Butler speaks about her experience casting diverse projects and the best advice she can provide to actors.
