Maggie Smith on the “Real Pressure” of Film and Television Acting
Smith reveals why she’s much more comfortable on a stage than on a film or television set
Jason Bateman Talks ‘Zootopia’ and the “Great Challenge” of Directing
“All the hard work is being done before and after us. We stand in a booth, and we talk” – Jason Bateman on Voice Acting in ‘Zootopia’
Find Out How Oscar Isaac’s First Audition Led Him to Getting Cast in ‘Ex Machina’
Oscar Isaac proves that a unsuccessful audition doesn’t mean a dead end
Brie Larson on Sexism She Has Faced in Auditions
“There were many times that I would go into auditions and a casting director would say, ‘It’s really great. Really love what you’re doing, but we’d love you to come back with a jean miniskirt and high heels.” – Brie Larson
Watch: Actors on Actors with Bryan Cranston and Jason Segel
Cranston and Jason Segel talk about their approach to acting, their shared roots in television, and playing real-life authors
Watch: Oscar Winner Alicia Vikander Discusses Her Role in ‘The Danish Girl’
Vikander talks about her role in ‘The Danish Girl’
Watch: Conversations with Brie Larson and Lenny Abrahamson of ‘Room’
The pair spoke about the complexity of the character-driven film and the challenge of ensuring the audience would stay engaged with a film that almost entirely takes place within one room.
Watch: Conversations with Alicia Vikander of ‘The Danish Girl’
Alicia Vikander talks about her performance in ‘The Danish Girl’, how much she wanted the role, working with an established partnership in Redmayne and director Tom Holland, and how dedicated she was to authenticity.
Leonardo DiCaprio Thought He “Blew” His Audition for ‘This Boy’s Life’
Leonardo DiCaprio recalls working on This Boy’s Life and how his audition process didn’t go as intended.
David Schwimmer Steps into Robert Kardashian’s Shoes on ‘American Crime Story’: “I wasn’t trying to mimic him ever”
“I didn’t know who he was, and I needed to do my homework” – David Schwimmer on Playing Robert Kardashian
Michelle Williams on Her Broadway Return in ‘Blackbird’: “This is the work of my dreams”
“I’ve been acting since I was twelve, and it’s thrilling to feel old bones stretch.” – Michelle Williams on ‘Blackbird’
Bobby Cannavale on ‘Vinyl’, Working with Scorsese and Being “the spokesperson for cocaine”
Cannavale talks about how his role on Boardwalk Empire led to Vinyl, what it’s like to work with Scorsese, and how he manages to survive snorting so much fake cocaine.
Kate Winslet Was Once Told By a Drama Teacher That She Might Have to “Settle for the Fat Girl Parts”
The award-winning actress decided to speak up for “all those young women who doubt themselves”
Gillian Jacobs Talks ‘Love’ and Her Audition for ‘Community’
“I had never done television when I walked onto set to film the pilot” – Gillian Jacobs on ‘Community’
Watch: Casting Directors Chat About the Nominated Spirit Awards Films They Cast
The casting directors are asked how they cast their projects, where they locate new talent, and their thoughts on making casts more diverse.
Rashida Jones Almost Gave Up on Acting
Jones explains how frustration with not landing auditions nearly drove her out of acting but one break managed to bring her back.
Watch: Conversations with Mark Ruffalo of ‘Spotlight’
Ruffalo speaks about playing Rezendes and how important it is to get a character right in a movie based on a true story.
Kate Winslet Wants to “Keep Doing the Unexpected” and Would Love the Chance to Play Someone British
“I wanted that challenge of playing a character who really felt like a character” – Kate Winslet on Triple 9
Watch: Conversations with the Cast of ‘Spotlight’
The actors talked about the challenges of making a film about such a controversial subject, what drew them each to the script, and how important “restraint” was in making the film.
Saoirse Ronan on Her Broadway Debut: “There’s no real respite. You’re thinking of every possible [meaning] one line could have”
“I literally have never, ever, done a professional play before.” – Saoirse Ronan