The Top 3 Things That Make Actors Stand Out
As actors, we’ve all heard the horror stories from casting directors about how crazy or weird or inappropriate actors are.
How One Casting Company Leverages Online Talent’s Social Media
A recent Variety survey showed that, according to teenagers, 8 of the ten most popular celebrities climbed to fame on YouTube, up from the 5 spots YouTubers claimed last year. The jump represents a notable and rapid shift in the way new generations prefer to consume entertainment. One glance at
Review: Joel and Ethan Coen’s ‘Hail, Caesar!’
‘Hail, Caesar!’ is an incredibly fun and loving tribute to old Hollywood.
Review: ‘The Realish Housewives of San Diego: A Parody’
If you’re a fan of The Real Housewives or reality shows in general, then this show might be a good bet for some breezy weekend entertainment.
Watch: Conversations with ‘Suffragette’ Star Carey Mulligan
Mulligan talks about her stage career, being cast in An Education, and the truth behind the oft-repeated urban legend regarding her writing a “childhood crush” letter to Kenneth Branagh.
Preview: ‘Broadway Sings Billy Joel’ on February 22 at The Highline Ballroom
On Monday, February 22, nearly two dozen Broadway stars will use one of their few days off to preform in a very special event, Broadway Sings Billy Joel at The Highline Ballroom
Successful Actors Have These Things in Common
Why do some people succeed in the acting world when others do not? Is it always down to talent or are other things involved?
Denise Gough Wins Critic’s Circle Theatre Award After Nearly Quitting Acting
Actress Denise Gough, a year of rejections had taken their toll, leaving her broke and with no option but to take alternative jobs to make ends meet.
New Jersey Actor Facing Up to 10 Years in Prison for Handling a Pellet Gun During Scene
Bellario was in jail for four days and now faces five to ten years in prison.
Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks About ‘Meadowland’
Wilde speaks about starring such a dramatically-intense film, how she has built her career, and the “worst pep talk” she ever got from her agent.
Watch: Conversations with ‘Truth’ Star Robert Redford
Redford and Dan Rather discuss the real-life events that inspired the film, how journalism has changed since the scandal, and Redford’s lifelong commitment to environmental activism
Casting Directors Sherry Thomas & Gohar Gazazyan Discuss Casting ‘Gotham’, Self-Taped Auditions and More
“We look for somebody who can elevate the material, which is very important when you’re looking at so many actors for a specific role.”
Ellen Page Calls Out Hollywood’s Gay Double Standard
“I look at all the things I’ve done in movies: I’ve drugged a guy, tortured someone, become a roller-derby star overnight. But now I’m gay, I can’t play a straight person?” – Ellen Page
‘Shameless’ Actor Isidora Goreshter Remembers Her Audition
Isidora Goreshter recently recalled that her audition for the ‘Shameless’ was by far her worst ever.
Sutton Foster: “Sometimes I won’t even find a character until I put on the costume”
“I never had grand aspirations to be a movie star, to be famous or to be on TV. The theater was what I wanted.” – Sutton Foster
Paul Giamatti on Building His Career: “I was always willing to just go, ‘OK, sure, I’ll do that'”
“This guy is vain in a way that lots of characters I’ve played aren’t. I gotta look RIGHT for this guy! Prop-wise, style-wise, the way my beard’s shaped — it’s all carefully thought out.” – Paul Giamatti
‘The Good Wife’ Casting Director Mark Saks on What He Looks For in Auditions and Mistakes Young Actors Make
Mark Saks, the casting director for ‘The Good Wife’, speaks about what he looks for in actors he casts for the show and mistakes he frequently sees at auditions, especially those made by young actors
Chris Pratt to Everyone Chasing Their Dreams: “Don’t give up. Apply constant pressure for as long as it takes”
Actor Chris Pratt posted this motivating message on Instagram
Actress in the Audience Replaces Sick ‘Into the Woods’ Cast Member
Suppose you see a musical in which one of the lead actresses misses the show because of illness and the replacement is not fully prepared and performs on stage with script in hand.
Michael Fassbender on ‘Steve Jobs’ and Aaron Sorkin’s Words
“It really was me spending time with the script. Whether we were rehearsing together as an ensemble and with Danny [Boyle] or myself at home.” – Michael Fassbender on ‘Steve Jobs’