Sean Hayes on the “Incredible Challenge” of Playing a Woman in ‘Lazy Susan’
Actor Sean Hayes speaks about why he was up for the challenge of playing a woman as well as what worried him about the decision to play Susan.
‘Better Call Saul’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Her Career and Reveals Why She’s on Set for Scenes She Isn’t In
Rhea Seehron explains how she ended up acting after planning to become a painter and why she reports to set even when she’s not supposed to be in a scene.
One Acting Goal ‘This Is Us’ Star Sterling K. Brown Uses for All of His Characters
Actor Sterling K. Brown shared something he learned while in graduate school about acting that has helped him on the hit NBC show, ‘This Is Us’.
‘The Witcher’ Casting Director on Casting During COVID-19: “We are literally having facetime with actors from all over the world”
Sophie Holland, casting director of Netflix’s The Witcher, spoke about how COVID-19 has changed her workflow.
Los Angeles Actor Says He Was Handcuffed for Doing a Self-Tape Audition
Actor Tyree Freely was self-taping a monologue for casting director Leah Daniels-Butler‘s Quarantine Project when he “heard a knock at the door.”
When Playing Real People, It’s All About Research and Interpretation for Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe spoke about portraying real-life figures in many of his films and how Wes Anderson could probably convince him to play just about any role.
David Harbour Explains What He Did to Become More Comfortable When Auditioning
Actor David Harbour recognizes that trying to become a professional actor is, even at its best, a “humiliating” process.
From Musician to Actor: ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ Star Sidney Flanigan on Her Film Debut
Newcomer Sidney Flanigan opened up about making her acting debut in the film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, with such an emotionally intense role.
Kristen Bell Was Told She Wasn’t “Pretty” or “Quirky” Enough to Be an Actor
When starting out, Kristen Bell was more criticized for what she wasn’t as opposed to being criticized for what she is as an actor.
Jesse Eisenberg on How He Prepared for the Role of Marcel Marceau in ‘Resistance’
Jesse Eisenberg spoke about the difficulties of portraying Marcel Marceau in Resistance, a person best known for his skills as a mime.
Tyler Labine on ‘New Amsterdam’ and Why He Thought They Were Going to Write Him “Out of the Show”
Tyler Labine understood that despite his extensive comedic background, New Amsterdam wasn’t looking for comic relief when he auditioned for the part.
The Invisible Man’s Elisabeth Moss on Acting Opposite an Unseen Villain and What She’s Learned From Her TV Success
Though Elisabeth Moss acted opposite an invisible antagonist, she points out that it was not uniquely challenging because all acting requires imagination.
The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira on What She Learned From Michonne and Becoming One With Her Sword
Danai Gurira on what she learned from portraying Michonne as well as the interesting way she trained with the character’s trademark sword.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Lee Pace
Lee Pace spoke extensively about his career in film, television, and on the stage and his education as an actor.
What Kinds of Things Does Guy Pearce Look For So He Can Make a Character “Feel Real”?
Guy Pearce on the importance of finding a character’s depth when considering how to perform as the character.
‘The Outsider’ Star Ben Mendelsohn on Why It’s “Helpful to Experience Humans” as an Actor
Ben Mendelsohn, who plays the role of a detective who is seemingly facing a supernatural culprit. says that portraying the character was a “gift.”
When Did ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Star Noah Centineo Find Out He Wanted to Become an Actor?
Noah Centineo explains that it was the feeling he got from appearing in front of an audience that led him to pursuing acting.
‘Hunters’ Star Josh Radnor on How His Wardrobe Helped Him Find His Character
Josh Radnor spoke about how costuming can aid an actor into portraying a particular character, particularly in a show that is a period piece like Hunters.
Darren Criss on Starring in Broadway’s ‘American Buffalo’
Darren Criss reveals that it was actually an eight-year journey for him to appear in American Buffalo and why he is looking forward to returning to Broadway
Watch: SAG Conversations with Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville details her vast experience on both stage and screen as a powerful performer.