‘The Crown’ Casting Director Nina Gold on Discovering Talent and Promoting Diversity
Nina Gold has been working in casting since the 1990s, and points to one huge advantage that she has access to now: the Internet.
‘Succession’ Star Jeremy Strong: “It feels like a miracle that I am prepared enough each time I walk on set”
Jeremy Strong says that he did research his character’s personality type but he’s not directly thinking about what he learned when performing
Don Cheadle on Playing “Dark Characters” and Why Actors Need to Practice Self-Care
Don Cheadle reveals that portraying a character who is in pain on screen has a tendency to affect him off-screen.
Laura Harrier Recalls Her Audition for Spike Lee’s ‘BlackKklansman’
Laura Harrier at least expected that the audition would be standard procedure. As it turns out, it wasn’t normal in the slightest.
Jeremy Pope on His Audition for Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’
Actor Jeremy Pope was trying to keep up with the grueling Broadway schedule when his agent called him about ‘Hollywood’.
Movie Review: Sofia Coppola’s ‘On the Rocks’
Sofia Coppola created a relationship between father and daughter where through it all, they absolutely love each other no matter what.
How Actors and Filmmakers are Adapting to COVID-19
Whether you’re making films, documentaries or music videos, there are ways to keep production moving, and transforming, during the pandemic.
Dylan McDermott Remembers Getting Cast in His First Film, ‘Hamburger Hill’
For his first film, Dylan McDermott was cast in the lead role. As he remembers, it was an incredible opportunity.
3 Powerful Reasons To Create Your Own Monologue
Shaun Grant writes that the whole point of a monologue is to put on display the very best of your acting instrument.
‘Stranger Things’ Star Dacre Montgomery on Almost Getting Kicked Out of Drama School and Why He Arrives On Set So Early
Dacre Montgomery points to his poor attitude that had hampered his ability to be a good student when asked to leave drama school three times.
Laura Linney on How a Good Crew Makes You a Better Actor and Why She Did a One-Person Show on Broadway
Laura Linney talks aspects of acting, including challenges she still faces. It’s definitely worth listening in on her advice.
Jodie Foster’s Acting Tips: Break Down the Process, Use Body Language and More
Jodie Foster is one of the many actors who has shared knowledge about their craft and one of her lessons focus on her tips for actors.
Interview: Kodi Smit-McPhee on How He Prepares for a Role and His New Film, ‘2067’
Kodi Smit-McPhee talks about the film, a bad audition and how his father taught him how to break down each role he plays.
Interview: Voice Actor Lili Wexu’s Fantastic Tips on Starting Your Voice Over Career and New Book Series, ‘Get Clever About’
Lili Wexu chats about what it takes to become a successful voice over actor using the skills that you already have as an actor.
Movie Review: ‘The Glorias’
Based on the book, My Life on the Road, The Glorias takes a look at the like of feminist Gloria Steinem. And what a life it’s been.Â
William Sadler on ‘Bill & Ted 3’ and His Most Excellent Advice for Actors
William Sadler leapt at the chance to play Death again and also shares advice about acting and saving money that he gives to young actors.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Ian McShane
Ian McShane speaks about his career as an actor and his approach to some of his most memorable roles in both film and television.
Patrick Stewart on Auditions and the Reason He Stopped Doing Stage Fights
Patrick Stewart talks about bad behavior by producers during auditions and shares a humorous story about why he is not a fan of stage fights.
Actor Emily Brown Returned to Acting But Then Came the Pandemic
Focusing primarily on theater in the 80s and 90s, in 2019, Emily Brown returned to acting… then the pandemic hit.
Patti LuPone on Early Career Rejection and Why Theatre Actors Are Always Prepared
Patti LuPone reflected on her early experiences in LA and why she enjoyed working with other theater actors on the set of Hollywood.