Watch: SAG Conversations with Margot Robbie
Robbie talks about her role in ‘I, Tonya’ and goes into detail on her approach to playing the variety of characters she has brought to the screen.
Jeff Daniels’ Agents Tried to Stop Him from Doing ‘Dumb & Dumber’
“I would tell [my younger self] not to let the business kill the love for why you got into it.” – Jeff Daniels’ on Advice for Actors
Disney Channel Star Ross Lynch on Playing Jeffrey Dahmer: “Any decent actor knows you can’t judge the character you’re playing”
“I was a Disney kid forever and everyone liked to pigeonhole me as that – as people will tend to do – and then this comes along and completely changes my life.” – Ross Lynch
Jodie Foster: “I do think I’m well-suited for things that are grounded. My mind works that way as an actor”
“I find it much more satisfying just to act because I love it and for no other reason. I want to trust my gut.” – Jodie Foster
Casting Directors Share Their Do’s and Don’ts
Some Casting Directors Do’s: Common Sense, Respect for the Space, and Leaving Props at Home
Michael C. Hall on Long-Term TV Roles: “You evolve with someone over time in a way that you can’t if you’re doing a stage play or a film”
“Inevitably, if you spend that much time playing the same character, you’re going to get into ruts where you feel like you’re tilling dead soil” – Michael C. Hall
Gillian Jacobs: “I’m not a rule-breaker, so for a long time I wondered why people cast me in these parts”
Jacobs talks about her rough experience as a student at Juilliard, how Community rekindled her love for acting, and how she’s completely different than her character on Love.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Laurie Metcalf
Metcalf talks about her long career and the recent success that has come her way since her Oscar-nominated role in Lady Bird.
Krysten Ritter on Her Most Challenging Scenes and the “Science” of Arriving on Time
“If you don’t have anything going on in your head, you’re not interesting to watch” – Krysten Ritter
Benedict Cumberbatch on Playing an Addict in ‘Patrick Melrose’
“I’m wary of saying, ‘Yes, it was so trying,’ because all the best roles are.” – Benedict Cumberbatch on Playing Patrick Melrose
Josh Brolin: “I’ve had every worst nightmare come true. In a good way, in hindsight”
“I always feel the pressure to perform, and to utilize my imagination, and whatever skill that I have.” – Josh Brolin
Henry Winkler on His Early Years and Playing an Acting Teacher on ‘Barry’
“Acting is relaxation, concentration, and listening.” – Henry Winkler
Alden Ehrenreich on Trying to “Absorb” Young Harrison Ford in the Early ‘Star Wars’ Films
Enrenreich speaks about what Ford told him about playing Han Solo and what he took from watching Ford’s performance in the original films.
Giancarlo Esposito on How He Creates a Character
“I get a [blank] book for every character that I do, and start to write out what some of his traits might be” – Giancarlo Esposito on Creating a Character
Actor Dave Annable Posts Reflective Response After His Role is Recast
News of Annable’s recasting was in new announcements that the series had been picked up, making it a very, very public firing.
Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Departures: “You only get killed off when your behavior is bad”
“If you’re a nice actor, you die nice,” says Pompeo.
Alfred Molina: “I’ve never, ever, ever… come off stage feeling successful”
“Get in, do your thing, and get out like you have somewhere better to be.” – Alfred Molina’s Audition Advice
Clifton Collins, Jr.: “My joy comes from creating characters I haven’t been able to do before”
“My goal isn’t to not play Latinos or to only play white characters; my goal is to play complicated, interesting characters that can inspire thought and emotion” – Clifton Collins, Jr.
Lawsuit Filed Accusing Actor of Using Unauthorized Footage in Her Reel
Actors: when creating your reel, be sure you have permission to use the footage you plan to use from all parties.
Chris Evans on Starring on Broadway: “Theater is the thing that I didn’t know that I needed”
“As soon as this is over I will be on the hunt for the next play,” Evans said.