Acting and Actor News – Film, TV & Theater
Bizarre Stabbing of Actor in Los Angeles Imitates Movie Plot
Most actors know that they can be a temperamental and overemotional bunch — it’s part…
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‘About Ray’ Director on Why She Cast Elle Fanning as a Transgender Teen
About Ray stars Elle Fanning as a teenage girl who wishes to transition to become male.
Bank Robber on the Run Caught Starring in a Horror Movie
When you become an actor, most people want to be recognized in some way for…
Scammer Uses Name of Well-Known Casting Director to Promote Fake Workshop
Would you pay $149 to attend a half-day way workshop with Debra Zane, the casting…
Heath Ledger’s ‘Joker’ Diary Revealed in New Documentary
A diary created by the late actor Heath Ledger is part of a new German documentary that details the Academy Award winner’s life, Time reports
Robert Downey Jr. Tops Highest Paid Actors List For Third Year Running
You might not want to read this if you’re an actor looking for employment.
Sir Ian McKellen on ‘Mr. Holmes’ and Why Coming Out Made Him a Better Actor
“My acting stopped being about disguise and became about truth which suits the camera, so my film career took off when I came out.” – Ian McKellen
Angela Bassett Gaining Ground for Women in Title Roles of Video Games
“Whenever I get an opportunity to go in another direction, I do” – Angela Bassett
David Oyelowo Explains Why He Won’t be The ‘Black Best Friend’
“Don’t send me your script if you want me to play the black best friend. I just won’t do that.” – David Oyelowo
Rose McGowan Speaks Out Against Sexism In Hollywood and Promptly Gets Fired By Her “Wussy Acting Agent”
Charmed actress Rose McGowan has spoken out against sexism in Hollywood casting, and her remarks have apparently cost her dear- getting her fired from her agent.
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?
Catch ‘The Strongest Man’, Out Today on VOD!
Patrick Fugit stars in The Strongest Man, a story about a guy named Beef (Robert Lorie) who thinks of himself as the strongest man in the world
Channing Tatum’s Reddit AMA Covered Everything from ‘Magic Mike XXL’, His “Bad” Acting in ‘Step Up’ and Frozen Poop
“I do get nervous to act, it kind of depends on what it is really.” – Channing Tatum
Documentary Review: ‘Larry Kramer In Love & Anger’ is a Must Watch
With Larry Kramer In Love & Anger, the fantastic new documentary that begins airing on , we get to witness his determination and drive from not only his point of view, but from the people who were there to witness it.
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
Sutton Foster Talks Ageism and Her Need To Be Creative
“Even when I’m not working, I’m still working on something because I just want to create something.” – Sutton Foster
Trailer: ‘Southpaw’ Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams
SOUTHPAW tells the riveting story of Billy “The Great” Hope, reigning Junior Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World (Academy Award® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal).
What Makes a Movie Star in 2015? From Brendan Fraser to Chris Pratt
Jurassic World, starring Chris Pratt, had one of the biggest opening weekends in U.S. box…
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.
