‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Kristofer Hivju on Creating His Character, Tormund Giantsbane
Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju spoke about his five-season run on the HBO fantasy series as the wildling Tormund Giantsbane.
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‘My Fair Lady’ Star Laura Benanti Offers Audition Advice and How She Would Change the Theater Industry
When asked for her best audition advice, Laura Benanti points out that the individuals conducting the audition want you to succeed.
Sarah Paulson on How She Plays the ‘Twist’ in a Scene
“If you’re playing it that you suspect something, then the audience is going to suspect…
How Does Ben Affleck Find and Create a Character?
Ben Affleck, who has played a variety of roles in his career, spoke about how he prepares to play his different characters.
How Did Lupita Nyong’o Create Her Two Characters in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’?
Lupita Nyong’o explains that she approached the two characters she plays in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ from different physical places.
How Does Patricia Arquette Approach Characters That Appear “Horrendous”?
Patricia Arquette explains how she’s able to portray such despicable characters and why she believes that she’s doing the best work of her career now.
How Does ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Lena Headey Get into Character for Cersei?
Lena Headey on how she gets into character for Cersei — and she points to her wig as a critical gateway into the role.
How Did Chris Hemsworth Change His Mindset to Become More Confident at Auditions?
Chris Hemsworth explains that before being cast as Thor, he had a difficult time finding his place in Hollywood.
John C. Reilly & Steve Coogan on Creating ‘Stan & Ollie’
Reilly and Coogan on the choices they made in portraying their characters, prothetics and whether or not wearing 1950s underwear is necessary in their performances.
Aquaman’s Patrick Wilson on Playing a Super-Villain and What He Looks For in a Character
Patrick Wilson speaks about portraying the DC Comics super-villain and how he embraced the character’s motives and personality.
For Crying Scenes, Lucas Hedges Says “It’s the thing I stress out about most”
When Lucas Hedges has to cry on cue for a scene, it’s something he stresses about, but it’s something he’s developed a technique for in his films.
Viola Davis on Acting: “I think if it’s not costing you anything you’re not doing it right”
Actress Viola Davis talks about the challenges of performing, including how important collaboration is in acting.
‘The Good Place’ Star D’Arcy Carden: “Acting is so weird. And finding success in acting is so weird”
D’Arcy Carden explains why acting is only for people who really want it — and how Upright Citizens Brigade saved her career.
How Did Carrie Coon Prepare for Two of Her Biggest Roles?
Coon speaks about how she prepares herself for her roles, including the stage and television roles that she has received awards for.
Edie Falco on Her Career, Roles and Creating a Character
Edie Falco spoke about her career and explains why she feels so lucky when it comes to the roles she has been cast in.
How Does Domhnall Gleeson Learn Accents?
“Oftentimes I’ll find a poem that I think suits the character and that will be my mantra” – Domnhall Gleeson
Michael Mando on his ‘Better Call Saul’ Co-stars: “I can tell you that I’ve learned an incredible lesson from each one of them”
“Until you believe in yourself, it doesn’t matter what the whole world will tell you, you’ll always have a sleepless night.” – Jonathan Banks Advice to Michael Mando
Ben Kingsley on Playing a War Criminal in ‘Operation Finale’ and How He Leaves His Character On-Set
“He never got close to me, he never got near me, he never infected me.” – Sir Ben Kingsley on Playing the Evil Adolf Eichmann
Interview: Russell Hornsby on His Career, Building a Character and ‘Fences’
Russell Hornsby talks coming to set prepared, how he builds a character, The Affair and more!
‘The Chi’ Creator Lena Waithe: “Bring whatever you have to the role, rather than trying to fit into whatever that role is”
“If someone was going to tell me I was going to be on a Netflix show or Spielberg movie, I would never have believed them” – Lena Waithe
