Actors on Acting Archives

Jesse Eisenberg Talks ‘Now You See Me’ and Tackling Stage Fright

Jesse Eisenberg is one of those actors who actually admits to having stage fright. Luckily, his role in the new film, Now You See Me, helped him get over his fear.

Paul Bettany on Lars von Trier and Modern Directors: “For the most part, directors have lost faith in actors”

Paul Bettany gave a remarkably candid interview with The Guardian while working on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Though he didn’t say much about Nolan’s next film (and knowing how secretive Nolan is about his projects that’s not surprising), he did talk about what he looks for in a director — and what he thinks modern directors have lost.

Russell Crowe on Getting in Shape for ‘Man of Steel’: “I didn’t realize that I would be wearing spandex. I didn’t realize that I’d have to fit into it as well”

Though Russell Crowe is no stranger to beefing up for a role, it had been some time since he had to do so before he agreed to portray Superman’s Kryptonian father Jor-El in Man of Steel. Crowe is following in the footsteps of Marlon Brando, who played Jor-El in 1978’s Superman (and again nearly thirty years later in Superman Returns, which featured unused footage from the original).

Jenna Fischer on Why She’s Doing Theater After ‘The Office’ Finale: “My heart wouldn’t allow me to step into another television show”

So life after The Office begins for its principal cast, like Jenna Fischer, who had been with the show for the entirety of its nine-year run. For Fischer “life after” starts with her New York theater debut at the strictly limited engagement world premiere of Reasons to Be Happy, a play by Neil LaBute, which runs through the end of June at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

Henry Cavill on Playing Superman, Taking on an Icon and Learning Clark Kent’s Midwestern Accent

Henry Cavill almost played Superman several years ago while Warner Bros. was developing the project that would eventually become Superman Returns. Though that ultimately didn’t work out, opportunity ended up knocking for Cavill when he was selected to portray Superman in director Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel, a new origin movie of the world’s first superhero.

David Morse on Theater: “It’s totally pretend, but we give ourselves over to it in such an emotional way”

David Morse is an actor who has had a long career in film, television, and theater for over thirty years and has never seemed to take a break. He has returned to the stage in New York in The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin at the Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre.

Michael Caine on His Life as an Actor and the Difference Between a “Movie Actor, as Opposed to a Movie Star”

Michael Caine, who just turned 80, has spent his career turning out memorable roles in classic films. He’s filled his resume with supporting roles because it challenged him more. But he doesn’t ever forget how lucky he’s been to last in Hollywood this long.

Ellen Page on ‘The East’, Returning to X-Men and How She Chooses Her Roles

Despite reaching super fame after starring in the movie Juno, Ellen Page doesn’t feel that people are hounding her to be in their films.

Hugh Jackman: “I’m an actor, man. Never trust an actor, whatever their energy is”

The Wolverine will be the sixth time Hugh Jackman will be playing the quick-tempered Marvel superhero on screen (and he’s already signed for a seventh time in X:Men – Days of Future Past), and most fans wouldn’t have anyone else play Logan at this point.

Nick Offerman talks ‘Parks and Rec’ and His New Film, ‘The Kings of Summer’: “I knew that I could achieve some chuckles with this part”

Nick Offerman is living the good life as an actor—taking on meaningful projects and enjoying fame on a network sitcom. He recognizes he’s fortunate to keep getting a chance to appear on NBC’s Parks and Recreation.

Emma Watson: “It feels as if any moment, someone’s going to find out I’m a total fraud”

Emma Watson has been getting major props lately for her performances in movies like Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Bling Ring. But that doesn’t mean the actress has any more confidence in her acting abilities.

Michelle Rodriguez: “It’s hard for a woman in this business. I always have to redevelop the script for my character to be involved. It sucks!”

Michelle Rodriguez has no problem speaking out about the lack of good roles for women in Hollywood.

Julianna Margulies talks ‘The Good Wife’, Working in Television and How Leaving L.A. Gave Her a “Different Perspective”

Julianna Margulies has had the good fortune of starring on not one, but two hit television series in her career. But it wasn’t like she was counting on another Emmy-winning role after ER.

Michael Cera on Writing for ‘Arrested Development’ and Getting Recognized for Starring in… ‘The Social Network’?

Rabid fans of the revived sitcom, Arrested Development, finally got their fill of new episodes when Netflix brought back the series this past Sunday. Michael Cera, who plays George Michael on the series, had the opportunity to join the writing team as well.