Sarah Paulson: “I muscled a lot of what I’ve achieved by sheer force of will and relentless determination”
“If my career had turned out like the fantasy I had of what it was going to be, it would never have made me happy” – Sarah Paulson
Boyd Holbrook on Shooting ‘Narcos’ in Colombia: “It was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done”
Holbrook talks about working with the real-life Steve Murphy, what movie inspired his narration, and why shooting in Colombia was so challenging.
Watch: Evangeline Lilly’s Audition for ‘Lost’
Lilly’s confidence in her performance is a clear highlight here, and the performance by the relatively unknown actress won over producers
How Joseph Gordon-Levitt Developed his ‘Snowden’ Voice
“You’re playing someone that everybody in the world has seen before. It’s a little different than playing a fictitious character.” – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Renée Zellweger on Returning to Film After a Six-Year Absence: “I needed to grow as a person in ways that didn’t revolve around my work”
Zellweger talks about what prompted her six-year absence from Hollywood, what’s different about playing Jones again, and ageism in Hollywood.
Dev Patel: “I want there to be people that look like me represented on screen”
“There aren’t many roles written for someone that looks like me. It’s slim pickings. It’s difficult, but I try and stay on the optimistic side.” – Dev Patel
Amy Ryan: “I knew I was going to be a character actor when I started. I knew that would mean longevity.”
Actress Amy Ryan: “I’m more of an observer. I like watching the people at the party. It’s the plague of being an actor — you’re never really living life, just taking notes”
Tom Hanks on ‘Sully’ and the Scenes That “Were the Most Delicious Things for” Him to Play
Hanks talks about the intimidating aspects of the role and how he prepared to play the much-heralded pilot.
Wagner Moura on Playing Pablo Esobar in ‘Narcos’: “He was a mean, mean, awful human being, but he was a human being”
“I think I’ve read everything that was written about him, but I did that in order to forget all that and then to create my own version of him.” – Wagner Moura on Playing Pablo Escobar
Viggo Mortensen on the Importance of Actors Working Together: “A movie only works because people adjust to each other”
When it comes to making movies, Mortensen says it can’t be a competition on the set.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Rami Malek of ‘Mr. Robot’
Rami Malek discusses landing the role and how the success of ‘Mr. Robot’ has changed the way he acts and his career.
Jeff Bridges: “The more relaxed I am, the work can flow through me in a more truthful way”
Hell or High Water star Jeff Bridges is one of the most-respected actors in Hollywood — mostly because of his laid-back, fun-loving persona.
Mike Birbiglia Shares His Tips on “Making It Small” as an Actor
These are Birbiglia’s tips for any actor — or anyone in any creative field — on how they can grow their careers in small — but successful — ways.
John Krasinski Remembers His Almost Disastrous Audition for ‘The Office’
At the audition, Krasinski he was a bit too honest about his love of the original UK version of ‘The Office’
David Harbour on his ‘Stranger Things’ Role: “I always felt like a man who’s had to fight for things”
“I believe in the power of theater, and I don’t think you need to be in a blockbuster to touch people.” – David Harbour
Watch: Beyoncé Knowles Audition and Screen Test for ‘Dreamgirls’
Check out Beyonce’s audition and screen test for ‘Dreamgirls’.
Jeff Bridges on What He Looks Looks for in a Role and Finding His Characters
“I look at aspects of myself that parallel the character, and then I look for role models.” – Jeff Bridges
James Caan: “I’m only working when there’s something that comes along where I feel I can take a sense of pride”
“It’s always more interesting to play the villain. I always make the point of saying, ‘You can’t say “F— you” nicely,’ so the actions speak louder than the words” – James Caan
What Was James Corden’s Worst Audition Ever?
“I had a terrible audition once where I went in for a Dutch yogurt [commercial],” he started to tell the interviewer.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Tom Hiddleston of ‘The Night Manager’
Hiddleston chats about the finer points of playing Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier.