‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Star Chance Perdomo on Finding Success as an Actor
Chance Perdomo revealed that an unsuccessful period led to his current starring role on the Netflix series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
David Harbour on Who Influenced Him as an Actor and Why He Likes Playing an “Everyman”
David Harbour spoke about how he might be playing Hellyboy, a comic book character, on screen but his influences come from a very different place.
Sarah Paulson on How She Plays the ‘Twist’ in a Scene
“If you’re playing it that you suspect something, then the audience is going to suspect something” – Sarah Paulson [Please note: This post contains spoilers for the ending of M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass] By now most filmgoers are familiar with how M. Night Shyamalan frequently includes twists in his films,
Jason Mitchell on Avoiding Typecasting: “I need to show everybody that I’m a 17-layer cake”
Jason Mitchell spoke about his new film, The Mustang, and reflected on his image and career, particularly how he has worked to avoid typecasting
How Does Ben Affleck Find and Create a Character?
Ben Affleck, who has played a variety of roles in his career, spoke about how he prepares to play his different characters.
The Good Doctor’s Freddie Highmore on the Challenges of Playing an Autistic Savant
Freddie Highmore talks about the challenges of playing a someone who is an autistic savant on The Good Doctor, as well as his varied career so far.
Why Did Winston Duke “Put All His Eggs in One Basket” and Attend Graduate School?
Winston Duke spoke about the decisions that led him to a successful acting career, including his choice to attend graduate school.
What Did Idris Elba Learn About Acting While Directing ‘Yardie’?
Idris Elba on directing the film, Yardie, and what he’s learned from other directors.
Aidy Bryant on Performing on ‘SNL’: “You really are tracking things on, like, four different levels”
Aidy Bryant also talks about one aspect of Saturday Night Live that viewers may not know about and that the cast members must contend with.
How Did Lupita Nyong’o Create Her Two Characters in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’?
Lupita Nyong’o explains that she approached the two characters she plays in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ from different physical places.
Chloë Grace Moretz on New Challenges and “Empowering” Herself as an Actor
Chloe Grace Moretz reveals why she took a lengthy break from acting because she reevaluated where she wanted to be in her career.
How Does Patricia Arquette Approach Characters That Appear “Horrendous”?
Patricia Arquette explains how she’s able to portray such despicable characters and why she believes that she’s doing the best work of her career now.
J.K. Simmons on the Roles He Plays and How Being a “Team Player” Can Help Your Career
J.K. Simmons talks about his role selection process and why he thinks he was able to transition from stage roles to film and television roles.
Brie Larson on ‘Captain Marvel’, Acting and the Advice Jennifer Lawrence Gave Her
Brie Larson looks back on her career, her Oscar win, and reflects on how her Captain Marvel character has influenced her mindset.
Bill Nighy on Acting in Film: “I make it up as I go along”
Bill Nighy on what he learned from the many acclaimed playwrights he has worked with, including the importance of being funny.
How Does ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Lena Headey Get into Character for Cersei?
Lena Headey on how she gets into character for Cersei — and she points to her wig as a critical gateway into the role.
Richard E. Grant on Melissa McCarthy and the Actor That Influenced His Character in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
Richard E. Grant talks about who he based his character on and how his initial expectations of his co-star Melissa McCarthy proved to be very wrong.
Glenn Close on the Importance of Close-Ups in Film and Why She Feels at “Home” On Stage
Glenn Close talks about the importance of close-ups in acting on film and revealed that she feels more herself acting on stage.
Emma Stone and Nicholas Hoult on Their Odd Auditions for ‘The Favourite’
Emma Stone and Nicholas Hoult talk about their strange auditions for the film, ‘The Favourite’
J.K. Simmons on His Dual Roles in ‘Counterpart’ and the Challenges of Voice Acting
J.K. Simmons talks about the challenges he faces as an actor and how, even after all these years on screen, there are still questions that he can’t answer.