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Silas Weir Mitchell Talks ‘Grimm’ and Why He Did a Play During His Hiatus

“It’s fun as an actor to get to play situations that are really extreme” – Silas Weir Mitchell

The Creators of ‘Drunk History’: “You wouldn’t believe how much history has happened. I mean, it’s insane!”

“When we did it, it was just for a onetime thing at UCB in Los Angeles where I perform and I was showing it there.” Drunk History creator Derek Waters

‘Agent Carter’ Season Two Brings Challenges and a Move to LA

Season Two of Agent Carter is looking to challenge Peggy Carter and the rest of their cast of characters in the next chapter of the series.

Lucky Stiff’s Pamela Shaw on Working with Christopher Ashley and Having to Re-Audition for a Role She’s Already Played

Pamela Shaw plays Rita in the film ‘Lucky Stiff’, a role she’s played several times before on-stage. She talks about the film, the difference between playing her character on-stage and in film and working with the great Christopher Ashley

Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome Talk Creating ‘Another Period’, Research and the Writing Process

Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome chat about their writing process, the research they did and how they equate that time period with the real housewives and Kardashian’s

Paget Brewster on ‘Another Period’: “It was one of the best times I’ve ever had in my life”

Paget Brewster and Konner talk about all the shows Brewster’s appearing in (it’s a lot!), improv on ‘Another Period’ and they tell a hilarious story about co-star Rich Fulcher as Mark Twain.

Michael Ian Black and Armen Weitzman Talk ‘Another Period’ at Comic-Con

When not being asked about dirty jokes, periods or wavy hair, Michal Ian Black was asked what it was about that time period that makes it really ripe for comedy?

Paris Smith on ‘Every Witch Way’, Her First Acting Role and Advice for Young Actors

“Always follow your dreams, no matter how big they might seem!” – Paris Smith’s Advice to Young Actors

‘The Awesomes’ New Season Brings Famous Friends and a Musical Episode

‘The Awesomes’ is back for season three on Hulu with more voices of famous friends, and a musical episode!

Tina Huang on ‘Rizzoli & Isles’, Auditioning and Being the “New Kid” On Sets

“Sometimes it’s not about getting the job. You go in there and you make a really good impression” – Tina Huang on Auditioning

Josh Kelly on Soaps, Joining the Military and the Audition That Got Him the Job on ‘UnREAL’

“I knew I loved action movies and I knew I’d always question the authenticity of me playing a character if I hadn’t actually tried to see if I could do it.” – Josh Kelly on Why He Joined the Army

Seth Gabel and Tamzin Merchant Talk ‘Salem’ Season 2, Acting Surprises and Working With a Rat

“The testing process for an actor is always rigorous and intense and you’re waiting in a room all day for all these executives to get together and say that they’re ready to see you” – Seth Gabel on Auditioning

Interview: Adam Scott Talks ‘The Overnight’, Improvising and His First Acting Role

If you’re a fan of smaller films that are interesting, funny and all about the acting, then The Overnight is right up your alley.

Interview: Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake Talks Season 3, Auditioning and Her Characters Backstory

“There are so many fantastic actors in the cast that it is kind of like every scene is a master class in acting.” – Orange is the New Black’s Julie Lake

Interview: Nurse Jackie’s Mackenzie Aladjem on the Final Season, Auditions and Musical Theatre

Mackenzie, who joined the show in season 2, started acting at a young age when she got the part of Molly in the National Tour of Annie.

Interview: Julie Ann Emery Talks ‘Better Call Saul’, Starting Her Career in a Smaller Market and Her Acting “Cheat Sheet”

“Take care of your craft, the business is gonna do whatever it’s gonna do with you.” – Julie Ann Emery