Jen Rudolph from The Actor’s Green Room on the Importance of Working with a Mentor
AGR is designed to help actors find and play to their strengths in this very competitive industry.
‘Baskets’ Casting Director Dorian Frankel: “We’re looking for believability in an odd world”
Frankel talks about developing the cast of the series and why authenticity was more important than a well-known actor
Sarah Steele on Balancing Broadway and Television Roles: “I feel like I hit the jackpot”
“The Good Wife was just a part that I got in college that was just supposed to be a couple of episodes and then they decided to expand the character.” – Sarah Steele
Actors: No More Excuses. Write Your Own Content!
“When I urge actors to go write it, many times I’m greeted by a dumbfounded expression” – Actor Jeremy Frazier
Review: ‘Race’
The film is entertaining, especially if you’re a history buff. And, just to relive a brief moment in time, it’s well worth watching.
Brianna Hildebrand on Auditioning for ‘Deadpool’
“When I auditioned, her name was Kathy, because they do these codenames. I didn’t know anything about the film at all” – Brianna Hildebrand on ‘Deadpool’
Richard Dreyfuss on His Role as the “Despicable” Bernie Madoff: “I play him as likable as possible”
“All you have to do is find that part of you that has been despicable, and you can find it if you look hard enough” – Richard Dreyfuss on Playing Madoff
Screenplay: ‘Danny Collins’
Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can’t give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act.
Watch ‘Actors on Actors’ Featuring Paul Dano and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Gordon-Levitt and Dano speak about the challenges of portraying real-life figures in their work and how they feel about their work as actors.
Watch: Conversations with Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson of ‘Broad City’
Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson joke about their success with the series, jumping from a web series to cable television, and how their show is related to popular 1990s sitcoms
Watch: Conversations with the Cast and Crew of ‘Black Mass’
Depp talks about getting into Bulger’s head, the cast talks about the difficulty of mastering the Boston accent, and many other details about the filmmaking process.
Watch: Conversations with Helen Mirren of ‘Trumbo’
The Oscar-winning actress speaks about playing Hedda Hopper, working with directors, and her entire career experience in film.
Watch: Conversations with ‘Steve Jobs’ Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet
Fassbender and Winslet talk about working with a script by Aaron Sorkin, rehearsing with Boyle, and whether or not Winslet will do Broadway in order to complete her EGOT.
Owen Wilson on How He Started Acting, Trying “To Be Real” On-Screen and Choosing His Roles
“It’s not enough just to be real; you have to try to make it interesting or entertaining” – Owen Wilson on Acting
John Krasinski on His Directing Debut, ‘The Hollars’, and How He’ll Always Be an “Actor at Heart”
“To me, it’s not about comedy or drama or genre, it’s about, where’s the good story?” – John Krasinski
Watch: The 2016 WGA Awards Television Nominees Talk About Their Craft
The 68th Annual Writers Guild Awards is happening tomorrow night. The ceremony celebrates the normally relatively little-known writers behind acclaimed films and television programs.
Watch: A Conversation with Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing talks about collaborating with other actors in live theater, disappointment with her early career, and starring in a Broadway show that opened and closed on the same night
Actors, Be Your Own Agent
No one wants you to succeed more than you do and no one is thinking about the possibility of you playing every role on the breakdowns, except for you.
David Harewood on ‘Supergirl’ and How He Was “Struggling to Get a Handle” on His Character
Harewood reveals how he relates to the character and how he eventually got comfortable playing him.
Casting Director Bernie Telsey’s Audition Tips
“Auditions are like a blind date for the casting director and the actor. The audition starts the minute you walk in the room” – Casting Director Bernie Telsey