From EW.com: In the film, you play Alan, the deranged, jockstrap-wearing, socially awkward brother of the bride. How in the world do you prepare for that kind of role? Well, I wish I had a concrete answer to that. In my mind, I just gave him [a] history. So the […]
Maria Bello stars in the new film, Downloading Nancy, playing a suicidal sexual abuse victim whose only source of happiness is cutting herself. From Moviefone.com: How’d you get in the mindset of someone who cuts herself and constantly contemplates suicide? And was there anything in Nancy that you also saw
Everyone has some sensitivity to inner experiences and emotions, to the moods of others, and to many other sensations. But highly sensitive people have unusually strong awareness and reactions. Artists, including actors, are often highly sensitive and use this personality trait to be more creative and effective. But since the
From Movieline: You were replacing Brooke Kerr, who was originally cast as Tara. What was that process like? You know, in this business, these things happen all the time — and it’s unfortunate, because I’ve been on the other side as well. When this came my way, I just took
Jeff Daniels is currently starring in the Broadway play, God Of Carnage (which I tried to see while I was in NYC but it was freakin sold out!). Here he answers some readers e-mails. From the NYTimes.com Do you think being nominated for the Tony will in any way influence
Steve Zahn is starring in the new film, Management, with Jennifer Aniston. The movie, which has been getting good reviews, is a romantic comedy the follows a couple from their chance meeting to a cross-country trek. From WashingtonPost.com On Typecasting: “People always ask, ‘Do you ever get pigeonholed?’ And yeah,
What makes an actor truly great? Dee Cannon from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts should know. In this fantastic article below, she gives 10 questions that actors need to ask themselves in order to create a character. 1. Who am I? 2. Where am I? 3. When is it?
The actual title of the article is 13 Things You Want To Know About Tilda Swinton but only these two were of interest for this site. Check out the other 11 here via indiewire 8. Derek Jarman is the reason she’s working today (you probably figured that too, but it’s
The Way or, “dream work”, is an acting technique using Jungian psychology in which actors study and play the characters in their dreams; they mine their unconscious for clues to understanding their character. The technique grew out of Method acting, and it is now being taught in New York in
You’ve probably seen Jared Harris and not even know it. The son of Richard Harris, the character actor has appeared in over 60 TV shows and films, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. From Movieline: You’ve had an incredibly prolific career. Did you set out to have a career
This is a solid, practical, concise guide on how to break down a scene
“You just have to trust it — a lot more than I trust myself.”
“There’ won’t be a great announcement or fanfare of trumpets. I just won’t do anything.” – Michael Caine
When casting director Debra Zane brought in the little-known actor Michael Shannon to tape an audition for “Revolutionary Road,” she pulled out all the stops.
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I want to thank a reader who sent me this. Jenna Fischer‘s story could be any one of ours. Struggling to get an agent, finding money for headshots and classes and trying our best to rustle up work. This is a long read but well worth your time. She talks
“I logged more on camera hours in my first three years of my career on ‘One Life to Live’ than I have in the rest of my career put together”
Have you seen Watchmen? I thought it was good and Jackie Earle Haley was the best thing about the film. He was fantastic. In this article from SF Gate, he talks about his career, why he left acting and the phone call that brought him back to the big screen. On
Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins was recently asked the question: What’s the worst advice you’ve ever received? “Most advice you get is not very good. That’s the truth. I was told I had to live in L.A. Then I had to live in New York. I had to do this. I
“I remember when I was auditioning for all these dramatic roles and getting rejected and really disheartened,” she said.
