Ethan Hawke talks ‘Sinister’ and Trying to ‘Act’ Fear
Ethan Hawke isn’t too macho to admit that he was scared to take on a horror movie, like his new film Sinister.
Connie Britton on her ‘Nashville’ role: It’s “hugely challenging, but that’s kinda why I wanted to do this role”
It might seem hard to imagine Connie Britton topping her last two TV performances as Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights and Vivian Harmon on American Horror Story. But the actress has found another show stopping role on the new ABC drama Nashville.
Mandy Patinkin on Shooting ‘The Princess Bride’ and His Character’s Immortal Catchphrase
The cast of the classic fairytale film The Princess Bride reunited at the New York Film Festival earlier this month for the film’s twenty-fifth anniversary, and though one of the film’s stars, Mandy Patinkin, has other projects to promote — he currently stars on Showtime’s Homeland — Patinkin spoke to NPR about his experience staring in the film as Spanish swordsman Inigo Montoya and whether or not that line of dialogue — you’re probably saying it now — ever gets tiresome to him.
Ben Affleck on Preparing for ‘Argo’, Acting in the Film and Getting “Lucky” in Casting
Every media outlet wants to talk to Ben Affleck about Argo, his new film based on the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, and Affleck is happy to talk about his dual roles as a director and an actor (along with also being one of the film’s producers!) Though many of these interviews has focused on Affleck’s second-career success as a director, in others he has spoken about his acting approach to the film and how he worked with the cast as actors.
Is Alexander Skarsgard Going To Be In “Fifty Shades of Grey”?
Is it true that Alexander Skarsgard is going to play Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie? Well, nobody knows yet.
Louise Fletcher Can’t Watch Her Performance in ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’: “I find it too painful”
Louise Fletcher is most famous for her role as the viciously icy Nurse Ratched in the film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. But the actress says she actually can’t stand watching the movie.
Olivia Wilde: “I now have the luxury of being choosier and choosier”
Olivia Wilde took her preparation seriously for her role as a stripper in the new film Butter.
What Songs Did Katharine McPhee Sing For Her ‘Smash’ Audition?
Katharine McPhee remembers all too well her audition for the NBC backstage drama Smash.
Ashley Greene on Her Future, ‘Butter’ and Kissing Olivia WIlde
Ashley Greene easily could have been typecast after getting her start in the Twilight series. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to take just any role now.
Benedict Cumberbatch talks doing Motion-Capture for ‘The Hobbit’: “It’s very freeing, once you put the suit on and the sensors”
Benedict Cumberbatch will soon be known for playing two famous literary characters—Sherlock Holmes in the BBC television series, Sherlock, and Smaug the dragon in the new film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Winona Ryder credits Tim Burton for her career
Winona Ryder is teaming up with Tim Burton for the new animated film, Frankenweenie, after first working with the director on Beetlejuice in 1988.
Rebel Wilson Recalls Her First Acting Class and Being Told She’d Never Get a Job as a “Beach Babe”
Rebel Wilson was sort of thrown into acting.
“It was so embarrassing,” she said of the time her mother dragged her to an acting class when she was 14.
Vincent D’Onofrio: “When I was younger, I used to carry my characters around with me 24/7”
Luckily Vincent D’Onofrio has learned to not take his work home with him—since he plays a psycho murderer in his new film, Chained.
Famke Janssen talks ‘Taken 2’, Life as a Bond Girl and Moving Forward as a Writer/Director
Famke Janssen is still well-known for appearing as a Bond girl in 1995’s Goldeneye. But looking back, the actress isn’t too fond of that role.
Ed Asner Talks Going Back to Broadway in ‘Grace’ and Working in His 80’s: “If I can’t act, I may as well be lowered in a box”
Ed Asner is appearing for the first time onstage since 1989 in the Broadway production of Grace, alongside Michael Shannon and Paul Rudd.
Daniel Craig on Product Placement in the Bond Films and Why He Can’t Skinny-Dip or Drink at 11am
Daniel Craig may only be part of Her Majesty’s Secret Service when he appears in James Bond films, but in an interview with Vanity Fair he has some good advice about fame that Prince Harry and his sister-in-law Princess Kate should think about adhering to.
Why Did Paget Brewster Leave ‘Criminal Minds’? “I really didn’t feel challenged anymore”
Paget Brewster is being pretty open about her reasons for leaving CBS’ Criminal Minds.
Broadway’s New ‘Annie’, Lilla Crawford, talks about working with ‘Sandy’ the Dog and who she wants to be when she grows up
Broadway has found its newest Annie in 11-year-old Lilla Crawford, who has been acting since she was five.
Anna Kendrick on Auditioning for ‘Pitch Perfect’
Anna Kendrick started out in the world of musical theater, so it made sense for the Oscar-nominated actress to return to her roots in Pitch Perfect.
Clips and Quotes from Tomorrow Night’s ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ Featuring Liam Neeson
Inside the Actors Studio and its host, James Lipton, welcomes Oscar-nominated actor and Taken 2 star Liam Neeson to its stage tomorrow night (October 2nd).