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.
Watch: 12 Year-Old Chloë Grace Moretz’s Audition Tape for ‘Let Me In’
Moretz displayed talent from an early age. For example, in this 13 minute audition tape for 2010’s Let Me In, 12 year-old Moretz portrays her mysterious vampire character with growing intensity.
Jeff Daniels Remembers a Terrible Audition for a Diane Keaton Movie
One actor that knows the ups and downs of the audition process is Jeff Daniels.
Jennifer Jason Leigh on Her First-Ever Oscar Nomination: “It’s kind of phenomenal”
“He knew that I could, in his words, ‘act the … out of it’ and I’m not afraid to take a risk in terms of acting” Jennifer Jason Leigh on Quentin Tarantino
Forest Whitaker on Making His Broadway Debut in ‘Hughie’: “His rhythms are starting to invade inside of me”
“I want to get better as an actor, to keep trying to work harder, trying to discover something different” – Forest Whitaker
Watch: Conversations with Michael Shannon of ’99 Homes’
Michael Shannon speaks about being cast in the film, the research he did for the role, and his rehearsal process — all answered in Shannon’s usual dry wit.
Alicia Vikander on the Her First Trip to L.A. and the Acting Tip ‘Ex-Machina’ Director Alex Garland Gave Her
“You [get immersed in] a film and of course you think that that is it. And then you go away and you read a new script and you have a new crush” – Alicia Vikander
Channing Tatum Talks ‘Hail, Caesar!’: “I’ve been beating on the Coens’ door for years, man”
“It’s the most I’ve ever prepped for a six-minute section in a movie.” – Channing Tatum
Watch: Conversations with ‘Suffragette’ Star Carey Mulligan
Mulligan talks about her stage career, being cast in An Education, and the truth behind the oft-repeated urban legend regarding her writing a “childhood crush” letter to Kenneth Branagh.
Denise Gough Wins Critic’s Circle Theatre Award After Nearly Quitting Acting
Actress Denise Gough, a year of rejections had taken their toll, leaving her broke and with no option but to take alternative jobs to make ends meet.
Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks About ‘Meadowland’
Wilde speaks about starring such a dramatically-intense film, how she has built her career, and the “worst pep talk” she ever got from her agent.
Watch: Conversations with ‘Truth’ Star Robert Redford
Redford and Dan Rather discuss the real-life events that inspired the film, how journalism has changed since the scandal, and Redford’s lifelong commitment to environmental activism
‘Shameless’ Actor Isidora Goreshter Remembers Her Audition
Isidora Goreshter recently recalled that her audition for the ‘Shameless’ was by far her worst ever.
Sutton Foster: “Sometimes I won’t even find a character until I put on the costume”
“I never had grand aspirations to be a movie star, to be famous or to be on TV. The theater was what I wanted.” – Sutton Foster
Paul Giamatti on Building His Career: “I was always willing to just go, ‘OK, sure, I’ll do that'”
“This guy is vain in a way that lots of characters I’ve played aren’t. I gotta look RIGHT for this guy! Prop-wise, style-wise, the way my beard’s shaped — it’s all carefully thought out.” – Paul Giamatti
Chris Pratt to Everyone Chasing Their Dreams: “Don’t give up. Apply constant pressure for as long as it takes”
Actor Chris Pratt posted this motivating message on Instagram
Michael Fassbender on ‘Steve Jobs’ and Aaron Sorkin’s Words
“It really was me spending time with the script. Whether we were rehearsing together as an ensemble and with Danny [Boyle] or myself at home.” – Michael Fassbender on ‘Steve Jobs’
Sutton Foster on Playing With Her Age in ‘Younger’: “I’m actually excited to be a 40-year-old on TV”
“I wasn’t pursuing television. I wanted to be onstage. And I was very lucky there. But my career’s unfolding . . . exactly as it’s supposed to.” – Sutton Foster
Rashida Jones on ‘Angie Tribeca’ and How Acting Can Be “Grind”
“It’s just that it’s a grind. To try for that to be your primary career, especially for women, it’s a bit of a grind.” – Rashida Jones on Acting
WATCH: Conversations with the Stars of ‘Straight Outta Compton’
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jason Mitchell, Corey Hawkins, along with Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray, talk about the film, the influence of N.W.A., and being new stars in Hollywood.