Daniel Craig on Being “Typecast” as James Bond: “I mean, talk about a high-class problem”
“It’s not the job of an actor to judge your character” – Daniel Craig
Youth Talent Agents Increasingly Discovering Talent Digitally
Some top agents of young talent speak about how social media has revolutionized the way they discover new talent
‘Louie’ Casting Director Gayle Keller Talks Casting the FX Series
“It doesn’t have to be Broadway. It can be some little old dive theater in East Village or in Brooklyn” – Louie Casting Director Gayle Keller on finding actors
Jake Johnson on ‘Digging for Fire,’ Improv, and Producing His Plays in New York
“I thought my path was going to be as a writer, but I’m pretty happy doing it as an actor.” – Jake Johnson
Margot Robbie: “Ironically, you have to do the bigger films in order to make a small film”
“When I first tried to do Z for Zachariah, I couldn’t attach enough value to my name” – Margot Robbie
Scammer Uses Name of Well-Known Casting Director to Promote Fake Workshop
According to CBC News, the recently-advertised workshop is a complete scam.
Jesse Eisenberg on Starring in Action Movies, Kristen Stewart, and How Playing Lex Luthor Felt Like an Off-Broadway Play
“The old cliché in theater is, if you’re nervous, pick up a prop, which will immediately take you outside of your mind.” – Jesse Eisenberg
Katrina Bowden Talks TNT’s ‘Public Morals’, Acting in New York and Rainy Day Auditions
“Sticking with it is probably one of the hardest things to do, but I think it’s the only way you can make it in this industry” – Katrina Bowden on Acting
SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity: Just Say No to Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea On The Run’
ccording to Actors’ Equity, Perry and producers have not signed an Equity contract for the tour.
Benedict Cumberbatch Pleads with Fans to Stop Filming His ‘Hamlet’ Performances (video)
After the Saturday, August 8 evening performance of Hamlet, Cumberbatch visited fans waiting outside the theater and asked them to spread the word that audience members taking photos and videos of the performances have gotten out of hand.
Clueless Audience Member Attempts to Charge His Phone with On-Stage Outlet at Broadway’s ‘Hand to God’
According to a production spokesperson, shortly before the production began an audience member got out of his seat, went on stage, and plugged his phone into a (non-working) outlet that was part of the production’s set.
Is ‘Orange is the New Black’ Shortchanging Acting Talent?
Do you think “SCALE +10%” is too low for an actor appearing on Orange is the New Black?
Taylor Kitsch on Living Up to Season One of ‘True Detective’ and Sleeping on New York City Subways
“I had someone very close to me say to me that hopefully I’ll have many more ups and downs, not in just my career but in life. If you don’t have that, you’re not taking enough risks.” – Taylor Kitsch
What Makes a Movie Star in 2015? From Brendan Fraser to Chris Pratt
Obviously the “movie star” formula has changed since John Wayne’s multi-decade run as a box office star and even since Arnold Schwarzenegger’s reign at the multiplexes in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Watch: The SAG Foundation Conversation with the Cast and Casting Director of ‘Orange is the New Black’
To prepare you for the new season, check out this video with the cast and casting director below.
Watch: Q&A with ‘Orange is the New Black’ Casting Director Jennifer Euston
Few casting directors are widely recognized for their efforts in shaping the direction of the television series or movies that they work on.
Watch: Henry Thomas’ Audition for ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’
Although hundreds of boys auditioned for the role of Elliot, Henry Thomas ended up with the role after he cried convincingly in an improvised audition.
Paul Dano on Playing Beach Boy Brian Wilson: “I’ll probably never find a better acting job”
“Learning to play Brian’s songs, without question, brought me closer to the character.” – Paul Dano on playing Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy
Viewer Sues Chinese Actress for Staring Too Intensely Through His TV
Actress Zhao Wei, star of the Chinese show Tiger Mom, is being sued by a man for causing him “spiritual damage” because of her intense staring on the program.
20 Year-Old Pete Davidson on How He Became a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Feature Player
“The schedule is insane. I’m probably the most tired one of all. Everyone else is used to not sleeping very much, and I need to learn from them.” – Pete Davidson on SNL