Why Does Domhnall Gleeson Like Doing Accents in the Roles He Plays?
Domhnall Gleeson spoke about why he has difficulty performing in his own voice as well as what recognition for his work means to him as an actor.
Actors on Acting
Rhea Seehorn on Typecasting and What She Does to Get Into Character on ‘Better Call Saul’
Rhea Seehorn reflects on her sitcom experience prior to Better Call Saul and how she portrays a character who is so different in personality from her own.
Michael Caine on Not Giving Up “Too Early” and the Lesson a Legendary Director Gave Him
Michael Caine spoke about what he learned during his brief “retirement” and also shares some lessons from legendary actor/director John Huston.
Florence Pugh on the Physicality of Acting and How She Found the “Tremendous Amount of Grief” for Her Role in ‘Midsommar’
Florence Pugh on career, including submerging herself in a tank of freezing water for Little Women and what she learned about acting from her mother.
Josh Radnor on Saying “Yes” to ‘Hunters’ and Working with Al Pacino
Josh Radnor is keenly aware of the importance of having trust in how creators will steer the series after thoroughly reviewing the pilot’s script.
Jonathan Banks on Auditioning for ‘Breaking Bad’ and the Importance of Listening as an Actor
Jonathan Banks explains that his casting on Breaking Bad was serendipitous after Bob Odenkirk couldn’t work on an episode because of scheduling conflicts.
Jeremy Sisto on His Early Path to Becoming an Actor
Jeremy Sisto spoke about his early days breaking into acting and how his attitude toward on being an actor has changed over his career.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Richard E. Grant
The conversation with Richard E. Grant focused on his long acting career including, Withnail & I and his Oscar-nominated work in Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Anthony Hopkins on Acting and the Advice He Gives Young Actors
Anthony Hopkins reflects on how being lucky played into his career and reveals what advice he imparts to young actors.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins speaks extensively about finding his niche as a character actor, playing a wide range of characters for a number of acclaimed directors.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Amy Ryan
Though much of the conversation focuses on Amy Ryan’s recent role in ‘Lost Girls’, it quickly delves deeply into her past work on screen and stage.
Watch: SAG Conversations with ‘The Good Fight’ Star Christine Baranski
Christine Baranski speaks about portraying Diane Lockhart as a supporting character on The Good Wife and currently as the lead character of The Good Fight.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Renée Zellweger
Renee Zellweger participated in a career-spanning SAG Conversations program where she talked about her career and most important film roles.
Sean Hayes on the “Incredible Challenge” of Playing a Woman in ‘Lazy Susan’
Actor Sean Hayes speaks about why he was up for the challenge of playing a woman as well as what worried him about the decision to play Susan.
‘Better Call Saul’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Her Career and Reveals Why She’s on Set for Scenes She Isn’t In
Rhea Seehron explains how she ended up acting after planning to become a painter and why she reports to set even when she’s not supposed to be in a scene.
Los Angeles Actor Says He Was Handcuffed for Doing a Self-Tape Audition
Actor Tyree Freely was self-taping a monologue for casting director Leah Daniels-Butler‘s Quarantine Project when he “heard a knock at the door.”
From Musician to Actor: ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ Star Sidney Flanigan on Her Film Debut
Newcomer Sidney Flanigan opened up about making her acting debut in the film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, with such an emotionally intense role.
Kristen Bell Was Told She Wasn’t “Pretty” or “Quirky” Enough to Be an Actor
When starting out, Kristen Bell was more criticized for what she wasn’t as opposed to being criticized for what she is as an actor.
Jesse Eisenberg on How He Prepared for the Role of Marcel Marceau in ‘Resistance’
Jesse Eisenberg spoke about the difficulties of portraying Marcel Marceau in Resistance, a person best known for his skills as a mime.
Tyler Labine on ‘New Amsterdam’ and Why He Thought They Were Going to Write Him “Out of the Show”
Tyler Labine understood that despite his extensive comedic background, New Amsterdam wasn’t looking for comic relief when he auditioned for the part.
