Jake Gyllenhaal Seeks Roles that “Freak” Him Out
Gyllenhaal also talks about starring in Shakespeare’s Othello on Broadway alongside Denzel Washington and how it helped his growth as an actor
Jeffrey Dean Morgan on His Early Career Struggles
Jeffrey Dean Morgan looks back on the winding path that almost pushed him out of acting, from his accidental start in Hollywood to the turning point that set his career in motion.
Jon Hamm on Early Career Struggles and Landing His Breakthrough ‘Mad Men’ Role
Hamm revealed that he was partially cast as Don Draper because the producers weren’t looking for a recognizable star for the role.
Austin Butler Slept on Set to Get Inside His Character for ‘Caught Stealing’
Butler shares how spending a night in his character’s apartment set helped him fully embody his character.
Meredith Tucker on Casting ‘The White Lotus’ and Why Even Big-Name Actors Have to Audition
“I always like to give new people opportunities, people who aren’t as well-known. That’s one of the fun things about casting,” Tucker said.
Stanley Tucci on His “Do It Again, But Funnier” Approach to Directing Actors
Tucci explains why blunt, rapid-fire notes like, “Be sadder. Now be happy. Walk away,” often pull richer, more authentic performances from seasoned actors than long, analytical discussions ever could.
Tom Hardy on Crafting a Character’s Voice and Vocal Performance in Acting
From Bane’s chilling voice to his role in “The Bikeriders”, Tom Hardy reveals why he believes every character needs a distinct vocal identity.
How ‘Risky Business’ Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise
Casting director Nancy Klopper recalls finding Tom Cruise for the movie as well as other actors who helped the film become a box office hit.
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand”
Hartnett points out that his recent roles have helped him rediscover his passion for acting.
Casting Director Reuben Cannon on Casting John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Their First Roles
Casting director Ruben Cannon cast over 100 film and television productions and spoke about the most important lesson he learned about casting.
Why Ben Affleck Loves Acting Again: “I started developing my own criteria”
Affleck reveals how he rediscovered his passion for acting and the valuable advice from Sydney Pollack that transformed his approach.
Dakota Fanning on Outgrowing the ‘Child Actor’ Label and Finding Freedom on Set
Fanning also reflects on her two-decade career, and the surprising insights she gained from directing her first short film.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Bringing Truth to Every Performance
Julia Louis-Dreyfus opens up about her career, her approach to authentic storytelling, and what drives her role choices—from indie films to Marvel blockbusters.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Casting Director: “You want to get the soul and feeling of people”
Casting Director Ellen Lewis focused on capturing the essence of real-life characters for the film and praises Scott Shepherd as a “remarkable” actor.
Inside the Casting Process: Geoff Josselson on Discovering and Supporting New Talent
The veteran casting director shares insights from his two-decade career in theater casting, including Broadway.
What Does Cillian Murphy Believe is an Actor’s Most Essential Tool?
Murphy points out that it is important for him to feel empathy for his characters, even if he doesn’t agree with their actions.
Carrie Preston on ‘Elsbeth’ and When the “Alchemy Between the Writing and the Actor Started to Gel”
Preston recalls her first appearance on ‘The Good Wife’, remembering that she “was there as a guest to serve the bigger story, so I didn’t know how far I was being encouraged to go.”
How Does Paul Rudd Memorize His Lines?
During an appearance on Alan Alda’s podcast, Rudd revealed his method for learning lines
Mark Ruffalo on Comedic Acting and the Challenges of a Motion-Capture Suit
Ruffalo points out that acting in from of a green screen has close parallels to theater training.
What Does Colman Domingo Think are His Strengths as an Actor?
“I didn’t go to graduate school for acting. I learned everything by being in rooms and watching rehearsals I wasn’t even called for because I was learning,” Domingo said.