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
Actor Stabbed in Onstage Accident in Tuscon
“I’m flabbergasted,” he said. “We rehearsed that scene over and over. We thought we had done everything right.”
Watch: Tony Nominee Kristin Chenoweth Talks About Her Career, Broadway and More!
Though she’s appeared in film and on television, most would associate Kristin Chenoweth with her extraordinary Broadway career.
Kodi Smit-McPhee on Doing Research to Play X-Men’s Nightcrawler and Intimidation During Auditions
“I’m doing so much research definitely — on Alan Cumming’s take, on the comic books, on even the cartoons.” – Kodi Smit-McPhee on character research for X-Men’s Nightcrawler
Sam Elliot on How he Screwed Himself Out of a Career as a Lead Actor
The rugged Sam Elliot has most often cast in character actor roles throughout his long career in film, though the 70 year-old Elliot thinks it wasn’t always meant to be that way.
Tom Hardy on Fame, Acting School, and His ‘Mad Respect’ for Michael Fassbender
“Do what you love doing, do it well—everything should fit into place.” – Tom Hardy
Emma Stone on How Broadway Boosted Her Confidence
“I feel more like I understand acting in a different way.” – Emma Stone on Her Broadway Experience
Rachel McAdams on Her ‘True Detective’ Role and Why She Loves Acting
“What I love is dropping into someone else’s life and exploring it” – Rachel McAdams on Acting