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.
Sarah Paulson on ‘Ratched’, Character Research and “Honoring” Louise Fletcher’s Performance
Actor Sarah Paulson remarks that she actually did not do much specific research to portray the iconic character, Nurse Ratched.
Joaquin Phoenix on Why He’s Against Rehearsing: “I’d rather discover those moments while we’re working”
Joaquin Phoenix said he would hate to miss out on a great take because it was done during rehearsal and not when cameras were rolling.
Actor Trevor Joseph on His Journey From Wisconsin to Hollywood
Actor Trevor Joseph on how he went from nothing on his resume to booking a Netflix show.
Jason Bateman on Using Instincts When Acting and Remembering Early Auditions
Jason Bateman points out that that some scenes give him performance anxiety like when he used to audition for roles.
How Jason Scott Lee Was Rejected and Then Cast as the Villain in Disney’s ‘Mulan’
Actor Jason Scott Lee explains that it took a meeting with Mulan director Niki Caro in New Zealand before he was finally cast.
Darren Criss Didn’t Work For a Year After His First TV Series Got Cancelled
Darren Criss recalled what he thought was going to be a huge moment for his career, but instead turned out to be far less of a success.
Interview: Jason Gann on Life After ‘Wilfred’ and Why He Stopped Acting to Start His Own CBD Business
Jason Gann chats about his new company, Wilfred CBD & Hemp and what led to his decision to walk away from a successful acting career.
‘Succession’ Star Jeremy Strong on Rehearsing and Why “Each Take Is a Search”
Jeremy Strong speaks about his acting process and how he uses his instincts to discover the best take he can do of a scene.
Chris Rock on ‘Fargo’, Resuming Production after COVID-19 Shutdown and Why It’s the “Best Part” He’s Ever Had
Chris Rock is excited about the opportunity his role in Fargo offered him, remarking, “It is the best part I’ve ever, ever, ever had.”