Isabela Moner on the Challenges of Portraying the Live Action ‘Dora the Explorer’
Isabela Moner, who stars as the famously inquisitive character in the film, spoke about why she really enjoyed the opportunity to portray Dora.
William Jackson Harper on His Audition for ‘The Good Place’ and Getting the Call He Booked the Role
Harper talked about his audition, being cast on The Good Place and how that went from something he tried to forget to one of the best days of his life.
Watch: Dacre Montgomery’s Crazy ‘Stranger Things’ Audition Tape
Dacre Montgomery’s audition showcases the Power Rangers and Better Watch Out star running a gamut of emotions.
How Christine Baranski’s Role in ‘The Good Wife’ Pushed Her Career in Different Direction
Christie Baranski remarks that her The Good Wife role came at exactly the point when she was seeking a strong dramatic role.
Damian Lewis on Happy Accidents and What Animal Influences His ‘Billions’ Character
Damien Lewis revealed what animal has influenced his portrayal of Axelrod and also speaks about the origin of his frequently-used American accent.
WATCH: Zachary Levi’s ‘Shazam!’ Audition Tape
Zachary Levi’s audition tape demonstrates his unbridled eagerness to portray the character, and despite not being in the room with him, director Sandberg asked, “Why is this guy not our Shazam?”
‘City on a Hill Star’ Aldis Hodge on Not Selling Out and “Participating in your Fate”
When asked about his experience as he aged from toddler to adulthood during an interview with NPR, Hodge reflected on his changing role in show business:
Timothy Olyphant on ‘Deadwood’, How He Prepares for a Role and the “Joy” of Good Writing
Timothy Olyphant spoke about returning to ‘Deadwood’ and, in particular, once again working with creator David Milch.
Tom Hanks on the Physical and Emotional Drain of Playing Woody in ‘Toy Story 4’
Tom Hanks spoke about voicing Woody for what will perhaps be the last time in ‘Toy Story 4’ and how challenging the recording sessions were for the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio on Finding the “Psyche and Confidence” of His Character in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’
In order to help DiCaprio portray a journeyman Western actor, Tarantino showed DiCaprio a number of films that featured similar actors from that era.
Jimmi Simpson on the Roles He Plays and Why He Still Feels the Need to Still “Prove” Himself
Reflecting on the supporting roles that he plays, Jimmi Simpson remarks, “A lot of the characters I play are [there] to spike the punch of the story.”
Patricia Clarkson on How She Finds a Character and Why She Doesn’t “Dwell on the Script”
Patricia Clarkson reveals how her thinking about a role evolves over the course of a production.
Bryan Cranston on a Terrible Audition and How a Role on a Soap Made Him a Better Actor
Bryan Cranston talks about his early career challenges and how that prepared him for his future work.
Movie Review: ‘The Quiet One’
The documentary’s title refers to Wyman’s role in the Rolling Stones, where he served as a quiet on-stage presence as compared to the antics of Richards and Jagger.
Dave Bautista on His Audition for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and What Casting Director Sarah Finn Told Him
Dave Bautista recounted that the audition for Drax in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ “terrified” him — surprising for the six-foot-six performer.
‘Hadestown’ Star Patrick Page Teaches Acting and He Can Spot Your “Tricks”
‘Hadestown’ Star Patrick Page reveals what he finds liberating as an actor and what he enjoys about teaching acting.
Jeremy Pope on Broadway and Becoming a Double Tony Award Nominee
Jeremy Pope reveals his stage origins and explains what it was like performing in one Broadway show while rehearsing for another.
‘Beetlejuice’ Star Alex Brightman on Playing Broadway’s ‘Ghost with the Most’
Alex Brightman talks about Beetlejuice’s distinctive voice as well as the challenge of developing a character familiar to audiences.
‘Days Of Our Lives’ Casting Director Marnie Saitta on the Hardest Parts to Cast and Her Advice to Actors
When asked what is the most challenging aspect of casting ‘Days of Our Lives’, Saitta explains that it’s smaller roles that prove to be the most difficult.
WATCH: SAG Conversations With the Cast of Broadway’s ‘The Prom’
The Prom, a musical about four has-been Broadway actors who visit a conservative town in an attempt to drum up positive publicity for their careers.