Charlie Hunnam on Why Acting is Exiting and How He’s Creating His Own Opportunities
Charlie Hunnam also talks about about his desire to take a greater role in the storytelling process and writing his own miniseries.
Hilary Swank on Portraying Characters Who “Don’t Give Up” and the Best Things About Being an Actor
Hilary Swank describes what she enjoyed most about working on Netflix’s Away and why she prefers to portray flawed characters.
3 Reasons Why Actors Should Avoid Selfie Headshots
A lot goes into creating an actor headshot. Overall, it is about capturing the essence of the actor for a particular look they are after.
Julia Garner on Preparing for a Day On Set and How She Uses Body Language for Her Role in ‘Ozark’
Julia Garner reveals why preparation is so important to her and how she uses body language in her portrayal of Ruth.
Movie Review: ‘Nomadland’ Starring Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand stars as Fern, a widow whose job at the local factory has just ended because of the recession back in 2011.
Millie Bobby Brown on ‘Enola Holmes’ and Her ‘Stranger Things’ Breakthrough
Millie Bobby Brown points out that the restrictive women’s fashion of the 19th century made fight scenes challenging in Enola Holmes.
Interview: Audiobook Narrator Gary Bennett on Breaking into the Audiobook Business and Becoming a Successful Narrator
Gary Bennett details how he got his start, preparation methods, recording equipment, and his advice getting started as an audiobook narrator.
Mark Ruffalo on Becoming an Actor and the First Time He Did a Monologue in Acting Class
Mark Ruffalo also reflects on his experience at the Stella Adler Conservatory and how it prepared him for his blockbuster career.
Kevin Bacon Reflects on His Career: “I became an actor because I wanted to explore all sides of the human condition”
Kevin Bacon reveals says that after a few poor decisions early in his career, he’s happy with the roles he gets offered now.
Interview: Thomas Sadoski on ‘The Mimic’, Theater and How He Got Started as an Actor
Thomas Sadoski chats about his role in The Mimic, a film that he lovingly calls a “weird little story about these weird people.
Interview: Kyle Gallner on ‘The Cleansing Hour’, Creating a Character and His Worst Audition
Kyle Gallner talks about how great it was to shoot in chronological order, trying not to get typecast and what he does to create a character.
Nicole Kidman on Career Roadblocks and How She Took Things Into Her Own Hands
Nicole Kidman reflects on her career and speaks about how she took it into her own hands when she faced roadblocks.
How To Make Industry Connections
There’s no clear path to success in Hollywood, so it can seem overwhelming and lead people to sit around and hope something comes their way.
What Does Evan Rachel Wood Get Out of Being an Actor?
Evan Rachel Wood explains how acting helps her clear her mind… which is often difficult for her!
Interview: Gary Dourdan on ‘Redemption Day’ and What He Does to Get “Centered” in Auditions and On Set
Gary Dourdan also chats about filming on location in Morocco, creating a character and audition advice
Watch: Ben Stiller, Jon Cryer, Billy Zane & Kyra Sedgwick Audition for ‘Back to the Future’
Back to the Future is perfectly cast even though it started with Eric Stoltz in the role of Marty before the filmmakers hired Michael J. Fox
Your Range as an Actor May be More Important Than Specialization
A successful working actor needs to be confident working in entertainment media, commercial spots and voice-over roles.
Interview: Brad William Henke on ‘The Stand’, How He Prepares For a Role and Why He Likes Self-Tapes
Actor Brad William Henke talks ‘The Stand’, why he likes self-tapes, being able to take criticism and auditioning.
Interview: Laurence Leboeuf on ‘Transplant’, Going to Medical Boot Camp and Why She Likes Being “Surprised” By Her Character
Laurence Lebouef also chats about why she likes to learn her lines before auditioning. “I don’t like auditioning with my sides in my hands,” she said.
Gillian Jacobs on Not “Repeating Herself” and Finding a “Character’s Internal Logic”
For all the likable characters Gillian Jacobs has portrayed, she admits it’s “fun challenge” to portray a character that isn’t so likeable.