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.
‘The Walking Dead’ Star Ross Marquand on his ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Role (Spoilers!)
“I had gotten the breakdown, and I said, “Okay, let’s go over this a million times.” – Ross Marquand
Watch: SAG Conversations with Richard Jenkins of ‘The Shape of Water’
Jenkins speaks about his role in the Best Picture-winning The Shape of Water and working with director Guillermo del Toro.
David Oyelowo: Highlights from His Reddit ‘AskMeAnything’
“The way I know that I’m reading a character that I would want to play is that I start picturing myself on the set portraying that character.” – David Oyelowo
Watch: SAG Conversations with the Stars of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, Kevin McKidd Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew
The trio talk about their experiences working on Grey’s Anatomy and their futures with the series.
Actor Eddie Marsan on Early Career Stumbles and the Importance of Learning Your Craft
Actor Eddie Marsan speaks about his experiences as an actor, including why he was failing at it early on and what he learned from working with Benicio del Toro.
Bill Hader on ‘Barry’: “When you push the comedy it starts to feel like you’re reaching for something that might not be there”
Hader speaks on how he developed Barry’s newbie acting technique
Mark Hamill: “You don’t need the spotlight… to really enjoy performing”
“Doing voiceover work reminded me how much I enjoy performing without doing a curtain call or being recognized.” – Mark Hamill
Brian d’Arcy James: “The bulk of my time as an actor has been ‘hustle, hustle’ to get to the next thing”
“Cause that’s where you’re challenged and that’s where you grow and that’s what makes it interesting.” – Brian d’Arcy James on Finding Variety in His Roles
Jenna Fischer’s Acting Advice and the Number One Thing Actors Should Do for Their Career
“Part of the test of becoming a working actor is being able to be resilient and work through those road blocks in whatever way you can.” – Jenna Fischer
Joaquin Phoenix on Acting: “Don’t overthink it, let it be what it is”
“If you keep trying to find what’s unique in the moment, then the danger is that you miss that very thing.” – Joaquin Phoenix
Allison Janney on Her Oscar-Winning ‘I, Tonya’ Role: “It was my challenge to bring her to life without judging her”
“I like to play these roles where people… are inspired to want to act. I want to change their lives.” – Allison Janney
Watch: Robert Downey Jr.’s Screen Test for ‘Iron Man’
What’s interesting is it shows Downey playing the character with less humor than his on-screen performance
How Richard Jenkins Unsuccessful Early Years as an Actor Led Him to Where He is Today
“Acting for me is something that is difficult, it’s complicated, and yet it’s very simple. It’s a strange thing.” – Richard Jenkins