Watch: Conversations with Sir Ian McKellen
Sir ian McKellen covers all facets of his long career on stage and screen, including what’s it like playing Gandalf for approximately twenty hours of screentime!
Watch: Rachel McAdams’ Audition for ‘The Notebook’
In this 2003 audition for The Notebook, McAdams displays the romantic intensity that won her the role.
Margo Martindale on Finding Success as an Older Actress: “I’m having a blast”
“My dream was always to get on a show and be on a show, but I think I landed in a place I actually didn’t expect” – Margo Martindale
Mary McDonnell Talks ‘Major Crimes’, Transitioning Her Character From Villain to Hero and How Prepared She is When She Gets On Set
“It’s a constant examination of text and trying to make sure that I have the lines.” – Mary McDonnell on preparing for her scenes on ‘Major Crimes’
Jeff Daniels on Aaron Sorkin’s Dialogue and Working with Michael Fassbender in ‘Jobs’
“You’ve got to get those lines so embedded inside you that it’s second nature.” – Jeff Daniels on working with Aaron Sorkin
Ugly People Say Ugly Things: When Do You Believe What Someone Tells You?
The goal is to be at the top of your game, but if you’ve given power to those off-handed remarks, how are you going to move forward in your life to achieve success?
Lou Diamond Phillips Talks ‘Blindspot’, ‘Longmire’ and ‘The 33’
“I love playing bad guys because, you know, the gloves come off and there are no rules.” – Lou Diamond Phillips
‘Broadway Sings Sara Bareilles’ Sells Out NYC’s Highline Ballroom; Next Up: ‘Broadway Sings Billy Joel’
The singers were backed by musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes, who led an eleven-piece band and three powerful backup singers.
Watch: Olivia Wilde Talks Her Career and New Film, ‘Meadowland’
In this SAG Foundations Conversation, Olivia Wilde talks with moderator Emma Brown about her career and latest film, Meadowland.
Claire Coffee on ‘Grimm’, Northwestern University and Being a New Mom
“As an actress that’s really all you want is to be able to play extraordinary circumstances” – Claire Coffee
Lynn Andrews Talks Life on Tour with ‘Annie’ and Playing Miss Hannigan Over 1,000 Times
After playing Miss Hannigan, the alcoholic orphan hater in Annie, over 1,000 times, you’d think actress Lynn Andrews would be tired of playing her. Not true, she said. “As I get older, I feel like I understand her more and more,” she told me.
Directors Share Their Top 10 Reasons for Rejecting Actors
Here are some of the most common mistakes directors see actors make in auditions
Aziz Ansari on Diversity and Being Asked to Audition for ‘Transformers’ With an Accent
Ansari recalls a specific instance when he was asked to use an accent in an audition and he refused.
Preview: ‘Misery’ on Broadway Starring Bruce Willis & Laurie Metcalf
‘Misery’ on Broadway: Check out our preview of the new play starring Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf!
Keira Knightley on Making Her Broadway Debut: “I think actually that’s why I enjoy theater: It doesn’t exist”
Keira Knightley on her Broadway debut, Therese Raquin: “I don’t know how to do it and there are so many problems with putting it on. But I was sort of up for the challenge”
2 Shot When Old West Gunfight Reenactment Takes A Very Real Turn
Battle re-enactments are fairly common nowadays, and when they’re done properly they can be great fun to watch as well as take part in. That wasn’t the case recently for one actor though, who found himself actually shot for real.
Will Smith Reveals Jared Leto Stayed in Character as the Joker While Filming ‘Suicide Squad’
“I’ve never actually met Jared Leto” – Will Smith
Fall is the Time to Get into Pre-Pilot Season Mode
Fall is the time where we begin to wind down from the long year and ring in joyous celebrations. But for actors, now is the time to get into pre-pilot season mode.
Actor Aaron Williams Creates a Theatrical Cover With ‘The Emergency Exit’ From ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’
Actor Aaron Williams created this video in hopes to create something that is an original, unique way to get himself out there as an actor
Review: New Set Brings New Life to ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
Judging by the long and winding line in front of the merchandise booth, The Phantom of The Opera will have no trouble selling tickets for its run at the San Diego Civic Theatre.