Steve Carell on ‘Seeking a Friend’, Working with Dogs and the Upcoming, ‘Hope Springs’
Looks like Steve Carell is steering away from light comedy. The former Office star is starring in the dark comedy Seeking A Friend for the End of the World.
Kevin McKidd: “There’s no point living unless you’re actually following the path you feel you should be on”
Scottish actor Kevin McKidd takes on two roles in Pixar’s new smash hit Brave. McKidd lends his voice to two different characters in the film, joining other Scottish actors Kelly MacDonald and Robbie Coltrane.
True Blood’s Rutina Wesley: “Tara’s always had a lot going on, and that gives me so much to play”
True Blood fans were in for a big surprise after tuning into the hit series’ premiere of the fifth season. Series regular Tara, played by actress Rutina Wesley, is now a vampire. I know I was in shock watching as her best friend, the show’s lead character Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) helped her….turn, and so was Wesley who recently discussed her character’s big transition
Shirley MacLaine on Her Early Career: “I was not a Hollywood glamor girl; I guess I was basically a young character actress”
Recently Shirely MacLaine was awarded the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award for her long career in films — which is still ongoing, as she stars in this year’s Jack Black comedy Bernie and next year’s Ben Stiller comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Brian D’Arcy James on His New Musical Revue and What He’s Learned from ‘Smash’
It’s ironic that one of the most experienced Broadway musical actors on the NBC television series Smash, Brian D’Arcy James, plays one of the characters who isn’t involved in the Broadway business.
Anthony Mackie say’s TV is a “job” and how, if he could, he’d “only do theater”
Anthony Mackie, best known for his dramatic roles in Half Nelson and The Hurt Locker, is currently starring in the new actioner, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, as Lincoln’s childhood friend, William H. Johnson.
Jon Bernthal on ‘Small Engine Repair’ and His Frustrations with New York as a Young Actor
Jon Bernthal went through a lot during his time as Shane Walsh on AMC’s zombie drama, The Walking Dead.
Now that he has been killed off (oops – spoiler!) Bernthal is taking on a role in MCC Theater’s play Small Engine Repair. In an interview with The New York Times, the actor noted that the production struck him as a “dangerous play, with a masculine authenticity.”
Mike Tyson to Star in Broadway One-Man Show Directed by Spike Lee
After memorable appearances in the two Hangover films (well, we might as well call it now that he’ll put an appearance in the upcoming third film) and his award-winning 2008 documentary Tyson, former world heavyweight boxing champion “Iron” Mike Tyson has carved quite a movie career for himself over the last several years.
Shelter Dog Turns Star in ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’
An unlikely star is said to have brightened up the set of Steve Carell’s new comedy movie Seeking A Friend for the End of the World. His name is Aleister, a five-year-old terrier mix who was rescued from a shelter four years ago in California.
Alan Cumming on ‘Macbeth’ and the Pressure of Theatre Audiences
Alan Cumming is many things: actor, singer, author, photographer, scented bath lotion entrepreneur, but he is. perhaps all else, a Scotsman. He began his career on the stage in his native Scotland, and that is where he has returned to star in a production Macbeth for the National Theatre of Scotland.
Ever Heard of Broadway’s ‘Gypsy Robe’?
You watched the Tony Awards this month. But do you know which chorus member of your favorite Broadway musical received the “Gypsy Robe”?
The Broadway Revival of ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ welcomes Bobby Cannavale
The fall 2012 Broadway revival of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross just got a whole lot cooler.
Jon Bernthal to star in MCC Theater’s ‘Small Engine Repair’
Actor/playwright John Pollono will bring his play Small Engine Repair to New York audiences for the first time, MCC Theater announced, next summer. Small Engine Repair will run from May 16 – June 23, 2013 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street) and will be the third and final
Once’s Cristin Milioti Sits at the Cool Kids’ Table
If you’ve never seen the new YouTube show Cool Kids’ Table, it features two stereotypically obnoxious high school girls, Kenzie and Blake, sitting in the cafeteria as they interview celebrities in a very condescending way. Although it’s a lot of schtick, it does have its moments.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ May Close in July if More Disciples Don’t Come to Visit
Broadway’s Jesus Christ Superstar may have to end its run early in July unless it can boost ticket sales, according to producers.
Cold Reading: What Every Actor Needs To Know
If you have been given a side and very little preparation time, how do you quickly create the behavior of a character?
Sarah Silverman takes on drama in Sarah Polley’s ‘Take this Waltz’
Those familiar with Sarah Silverman’s envelope-pushing brand of comedy might be surprised to hear of her forays into drama. She might not seem the safest choice for playing Seth Rogen’s wise sister in new comedy/drama “Take This Waltz,” but Canadian director Sarah Polley and casting director John Buchan were willing to take that risk.
Why is it so hard to get Female-Centric Movies Made? Meryl Streep Would Like to Know
To this day, the battle over gender equality continues to struggle on, even though women have come quite a long way. The workplace continues to be a place of inequality, whether intentional or unpremeditated.
Chris Pine on Big Budget Films and Box Office Flops
The residual success of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek has lingered since it’s explosive release in 2009. Longtime fans of “Star Trek” and non-fans alike discovered that the science fiction genre is not exclusive to one kind of audience demographic.
Steven Soderbergh Talks ‘Magic Mike’: “We wanted actors who could improv and be funny, not necessarily guys who could dance”
Director Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming release Magic Mike is gearing up to open across movie screens nationwide at the end of this month. Discussing the predictable block buster, Soderbergh attributes the success of the movie’s production to both a terrific cast and a great story