Watch: Casting Directors Chat About the Nominated Spirit Awards Films They Cast
The casting directors are asked how they cast their projects, where they locate new talent, and their thoughts on making casts more diverse.
Rashida Jones Almost Gave Up on Acting
Jones explains how frustration with not landing auditions nearly drove her out of acting but one break managed to bring her back.
Watch: Conversations with Mark Ruffalo of ‘Spotlight’
Ruffalo speaks about playing Rezendes and how important it is to get a character right in a movie based on a true story.
How the Alexander Technique Can Unlock New Dimensions in Your Performance
The Alexander Technique (A.T.) is a way of learning how to be fully connected to your body
Dos Equis Pitchman “The Most Interesting Man in the World” Sued by Talent Agency
Stay litigious, my friends.
Kate Winslet Wants to “Keep Doing the Unexpected” and Would Love the Chance to Play Someone British
“I wanted that challenge of playing a character who really felt like a character” – Kate Winslet on Triple 9
Watch: Conversations with the Cast of ‘Spotlight’
The actors talked about the challenges of making a film about such a controversial subject, what drew them each to the script, and how important “restraint” was in making the film.
Saoirse Ronan on Her Broadway Debut: “There’s no real respite. You’re thinking of every possible [meaning] one line could have”
“I literally have never, ever, done a professional play before.” – Saoirse Ronan
Cuba Gooding Jr.: “I was in the wilderness of Hollywood for almost ten years”
“I wasn’t getting the roles offered to actors that hadn’t done a third of the roles I had done, or had the popularity I had.” – Cuba Gooding Jr.
Screenplay: ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’
A widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age. With the support of three loyal girlfriends, Carol (Blythe Danner) decides to embrace the world
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