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
Cuba Gooding Jr.: “I was in the wilderness of Hollywood for almost ten years”
“I wasn’t getting the roles offered to actors that hadn’t done a third of the roles I had done, or had the popularity I had.” – Cuba Gooding Jr.
Sarah Steele on Balancing Broadway and Television Roles: “I feel like I hit the jackpot”
“The Good Wife was just a part that I got in college that was just supposed to be a couple of episodes and then they decided to expand the character.” – Sarah Steele
Brianna Hildebrand on Auditioning for ‘Deadpool’
“When I auditioned, her name was Kathy, because they do these codenames. I didn’t know anything about the film at all” – Brianna Hildebrand on ‘Deadpool’
Richard Dreyfuss on His Role as the “Despicable” Bernie Madoff: “I play him as likable as possible”
“All you have to do is find that part of you that has been despicable, and you can find it if you look hard enough” – Richard Dreyfuss on Playing Madoff
Watch ‘Actors on Actors’ Featuring Paul Dano and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Gordon-Levitt and Dano speak about the challenges of portraying real-life figures in their work and how they feel about their work as actors.
Watch: Conversations with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson of ‘Broad City’
Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson joke about their success with the series, jumping from a web series to cable television, and how their show is related to popular 1990s sitcoms
Watch: Conversations with the Cast and Crew of ‘Black Mass’
Depp talks about getting into Bulger’s head, the cast talks about the difficulty of mastering the Boston accent, and many other details about the filmmaking process.
Watch: Conversations with Helen Mirren of ‘Trumbo’
The Oscar-winning actress speaks about playing Hedda Hopper, working with directors, and her entire career experience in film.
Watch: Conversations with ‘Steve Jobs’ Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet
Fassbender and Winslet talk about working with a script by Aaron Sorkin, rehearsing with Boyle, and whether or not Winslet will do Broadway in order to complete her EGOT.
Owen Wilson on How He Started Acting, Trying “To Be Real” On-Screen and Choosing His Roles
“It’s not enough just to be real; you have to try to make it interesting or entertaining” – Owen Wilson on Acting
John Krasinski on His Directing Debut, ‘The Hollars’, and How He’ll Always Be an “Actor at Heart”
“To me, it’s not about comedy or drama or genre, it’s about, where’s the good story?” – John Krasinski
Watch: The 2016 WGA Awards Television Nominees Talk About Their Craft
The 68th Annual Writers Guild Awards is happening tomorrow night. The ceremony celebrates the normally relatively little-known writers behind acclaimed films and television programs.
Watch: A Conversation with Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing talks about collaborating with other actors in live theater, disappointment with her early career, and starring in a Broadway show that opened and closed on the same night
David Harewood on ‘Supergirl’ and How He Was “Struggling to Get a Handle” on His Character
Harewood reveals how he relates to the character and how he eventually got comfortable playing him.