Watch: SAG Conversations with Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany of ‘Stronger’
The two spoke about portraying the real-life individuals whose lives were impacted by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Browsing: Actors on Acting
Why Does John Cho Think He’s “Just Now… Learning to Act”
“I feel for the first time some measure of confidence in my performances that I didn’t when I was younger” – John Cho
Chris Messina on ‘Sharp Objects’ and Why He Wants Roles That “Scare” Him
“I seek out jobs that scare me. Usually the more scared I am, the more fruitful the experience” – Chris Messina
Ann Dowd on Playing Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and How She Started Acting
Dowd spoke about how she became an actress and why she isn’t so quick to judge Aunt Lydia’s ways.
Tom Hardy Brought His Past “Problems” into the ‘Venom’ Role
Hardy speaks about what excites him about playing the character(s) and what he has channeled for the voices for each character.
David Costabile on his Surprise ‘Better Call Saul’ Appearance and His ‘Breaking Bad’ Audition
“There’s some characters that are difficult to transform into, and then there are others that you just get for free” – David Costabile
Zendaya: “I’m an actress. We’ve all experienced getting the no’s”
“I am being seen as a real actress, doing what makes me feel pushed and motivated.” – Zendaya on Her Career Growth
‘Black Lightning’ Star Cress Williams: “My first job as an actor… is to always be truthful and real”
Williams spoke about what the “hook” was that made him want to play Black Lightning.
Ethan Hawke on Career Ups and Downs: “I was only 30 years old, and I was washed up”
Hawke had a few lean years in which he discovered that it was harder for him to find roles.
Even Tony Award Winner Tony Shalhoub Has Insecurities as an Actor
Shalhoub talks about the insecurities felt by actors and what convinced him that acting could be a career.
John David Washington: “I wouldn’t change a thing on how I got to acting”
“If it weren’t for those experiences that I had from football, before acting, I don’t know if I’d be able to relate, in the same way.” – John David Washington
Topher Grace on Emotional Toll of Playing David Duke in ‘BlacKkKlansman’
“This was the closest that I’ve ever felt to being depressed and going home a little sad” – Topher Grace on Playing David Duke
Sarah Drew on Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’: “Playing a character for nine years is a long haul”
“[Being let go] was painful when it happened, but, in retrospect, I think it would have been hard for me to walk away from that job.” – Sarah Drew
Melissa Benoist on Her Broadway Debut in ‘Beautiful’: “It has given me a newfound respect for what I do for a living”
“Living out a story eight times a week is difficult and draining emotionally but very fulfilling. I will absolutely always be looking for more.” – Melissa Benoist on Her Broadway Debut
How ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Amanda Brugel Found Her Character’s Voice (Literally)
“This was the only part that from the moment I heard that they were auditioning I knew it was mine.” – Amanda Brugel
Melissa McCarthy on Acting with “Crazy Funny” Puppets in ‘The Happytime Murders’
McCarthy reveals that acting opposite talented puppeteers was a lot easier than she expected.
Ben Whishaw: “My job is not to make any judgement on a character”
“You can’t start making edits to a character because you don’t want to upset somebody.” – Ben Wishaw on Playing a Real Person
Frank Grillo on Acting: “The only rule is, don’t stop and don’t quit”
It took Grillo nearly 20 years of small parts on television until he landed major roles in film.
Saoirse Ronan on Hard Work and Finding Different Ways of “Being Honest”
“It’s very intimate. There are certain moments where it feels like it’s just you and the lens.” – Saoirse Ronan on Film Acting
How Jason Momoa’s Past Informed His Role as Aquaman
“I might not be right for the story — I have a particular look, and sometimes I fit and sometimes I don’t.” – Jason Momoa
