New ‘Stranger Things’ Star Francesca Reale on Her Audition for the Show
Francesca Reale recalls when she found out that she was told that she had gotten cast on ‘Stranger Things’ and how she had to contain her excitement.
Browsing: Actors on Acting
Betty Gilpin on How GLOW Stopped Her From Being a “Self-Conscious” Actor
Betty Gilpin explains how she was self-conscious about her acting as a teenager but with her starring role on Glow, that’s now changed.
Isabela Moner on the Challenges of Portraying the Live Action ‘Dora the Explorer’
Isabela Moner, who stars as the famously inquisitive character in the film, spoke about why she really enjoyed the opportunity to portray Dora.
William Jackson Harper on His Audition for ‘The Good Place’ and Getting the Call He Booked the Role
Harper talked about his audition, being cast on The Good Place and how that went from something he tried to forget to one of the best days of his life.
Watch: Dacre Montgomery’s Crazy ‘Stranger Things’ Audition Tape
Dacre Montgomery’s audition showcases the Power Rangers and Better Watch Out star running a gamut of emotions.
How Christine Baranski’s Role in ‘The Good Wife’ Pushed Her Career in Different Direction
Christie Baranski remarks that her The Good Wife role came at exactly the point when she was seeking a strong dramatic role.
Damian Lewis on Happy Accidents and What Animal Influences His ‘Billions’ Character
Damien Lewis revealed what animal has influenced his portrayal of Axelrod and also speaks about the origin of his frequently-used American accent.
WATCH: Zachary Levi’s ‘Shazam!’ Audition Tape
Zachary Levi’s audition tape demonstrates his unbridled eagerness to portray the character, and despite not being in the room with him, director Sandberg asked, “Why is this guy not our Shazam?”
‘City on a Hill Star’ Aldis Hodge on Not Selling Out and “Participating in your Fate”
When asked about his experience as he aged from toddler to adulthood during an interview with NPR, Hodge reflected on his changing role in show business:
Timothy Olyphant on ‘Deadwood’, How He Prepares for a Role and the “Joy” of Good Writing
Timothy Olyphant spoke about returning to ‘Deadwood’ and, in particular, once again working with creator David Milch.
Tom Hanks on the Physical and Emotional Drain of Playing Woody in ‘Toy Story 4’
Tom Hanks spoke about voicing Woody for what will perhaps be the last time in ‘Toy Story 4’ and how challenging the recording sessions were for the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio on Finding the “Psyche and Confidence” of His Character in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
In order to help DiCaprio portray a journeyman Western actor, Tarantino showed DiCaprio a number of films that featured similar actors from that era.
Jimmi Simpson on the Roles He Plays and Why He Still Feels the Need to Still “Prove” Himself
Reflecting on the supporting roles that he plays, Jimmi Simpson remarks, “A lot of the characters I play are [there] to spike the punch of the story.”
Bryan Cranston on a Terrible Audition and How a Role on a Soap Made Him a Better Actor
Bryan Cranston talks about his early career challenges and how that prepared him for his future work.
Dave Bautista on His Audition for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and What Casting Director Sarah Finn Told Him
Dave Bautista recounted that the audition for Drax in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ “terrified” him — surprising for the six-foot-six performer.
Jeremy Pope on Broadway and Becoming a Double Tony Award Nominee
Jeremy Pope reveals his stage origins and explains what it was like performing in one Broadway show while rehearsing for another.
‘Beetlejuice’ Star Alex Brightman on Playing Broadway’s ‘Ghost with the Most’
Alex Brightman talks about Beetlejuice’s distinctive voice as well as the challenge of developing a character familiar to audiences.
Why Does Laurie Metcalf Prefer Stage to Screen?
Laurie Metcalf explains why she prefers acting on the stage to acting on TV or film.
Christopher Meloni on Deciding to Become an Actor: “There was an art here, and I was very curious about it”
Christopher Meloni explains that though he acted in college and enjoyed it, he didn’t pursue it as a career because he didn’t think of it as a realistic career possibility.
Why Does Bill Hader Think Writing and Directing ‘Barry’ Help Him as an Actor?
Bill Hader also talks about the “instinctual” aspect of acting, which he credits to his improv training.
