How a Casting Director’s Advice Helped ‘Ozark’ Star Julia Garner After a Bad Audition
Julia Garner reflected on a failed audition early in her career that led her to more meaningful work as an actress.
‘The Crown’ Casting Director Nina Gold on Discovering Talent and Promoting Diversity
Nina Gold has been working in casting since the 1990s, and points to one huge advantage that she has access to now: the Internet.
‘Succession’ Star Jeremy Strong: “It feels like a miracle that I am prepared enough each time I walk on set”
Jeremy Strong says that he did research his character’s personality type but he’s not directly thinking about what he learned when performing
Don Cheadle on Playing “Dark Characters” and Why Actors Need to Practice Self-Care
Don Cheadle reveals that portraying a character who is in pain on screen has a tendency to affect him off-screen.
Laura Harrier Recalls Her Audition for Spike Lee’s ‘BlackKklansman’
Laura Harrier at least expected that the audition would be standard procedure. As it turns out, it wasn’t normal in the slightest.
Jeremy Pope on His Audition for Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’
Actor Jeremy Pope was trying to keep up with the grueling Broadway schedule when his agent called him about ‘Hollywood’.
Dylan McDermott Remembers Getting Cast in His First Film, ‘Hamburger Hill’
For his first film, Dylan McDermott was cast in the lead role. As he remembers, it was an incredible opportunity.
‘Stranger Things’ Star Dacre Montgomery on Almost Getting Kicked Out of Drama School and Why He Arrives On Set So Early
Dacre Montgomery points to his poor attitude that had hampered his ability to be a good student when asked to leave drama school three times.
Laura Linney on How a Good Crew Makes You a Better Actor and Why She Did a One-Person Show on Broadway
Laura Linney talks aspects of acting, including challenges she still faces. It’s definitely worth listening in on her advice.
Jodie Foster’s Acting Tips: Break Down the Process, Use Body Language and More
Jodie Foster is one of the many actors who has shared knowledge about their craft and one of her lessons focus on her tips for actors.
William Sadler on ‘Bill & Ted 3’ and His Most Excellent Advice for Actors
William Sadler leapt at the chance to play Death again and also shares advice about acting and saving money that he gives to young actors.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Ian McShane
Ian McShane speaks about his career as an actor and his approach to some of his most memorable roles in both film and television.
Patrick Stewart on Auditions and the Reason He Stopped Doing Stage Fights
Patrick Stewart talks about bad behavior by producers during auditions and shares a humorous story about why he is not a fan of stage fights.
Patti LuPone on Early Career Rejection and Why Theatre Actors Are Always Prepared
Patti LuPone reflected on her early experiences in LA and why she enjoyed working with other theater actors on the set of Hollywood.
How Does Emmy Winner Billy Crudup Prepare for His ‘The Morning Show’ Character?
To portray such a manipulative character, Billy Crudup has plotted his character’s actions to a minute level of detail.
Watch: SAG Conversations with James Marsden of ‘Dead to Me’
James Marsden talks about his performance in Dead to Me and what it’s like to be playing two brothers on the same television series.
Jennifer Connelly on Creating a Backstory and Returning to TV in ‘Snowpiercer’
Jennifer Connelly, asked to reflect on what she learns from her characters, explains that she learns about the perspectives of other people
Anthony Mackie Credits His Juilliard Training for Helping Him Maneuver Crash Landings as Marvel’s Falcon
Anthony Mackie reveals that he studied the flying habits of birds to determine how The Falcon would land after flying.
Giancarlo Esposito on Knowing Your Worth as an Actor and His Early Days Working in NYC Theatre
Giancarlo Espostio talks about how actors measure their worth as performers and about his working relationship with Jonathan Banks.
Two Huge Things Better Call Saul’s Rhea Seehorn Has Learned Since Joining the Series
Rhea Seehorn has had the opportunity to grow as an actress since starring on Better Call Saul, especially since she’s best known for sitcoms.