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Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in The Beast in Me, featured in Daily Actor’s interview with casting director Julie Tucker.

Interview: Julie Tucker on Casting Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in “The Beast in Me,” and Her Self-Tape and Demo Reel Tips

Tucker talks about what she looks for when casting major roles, and shares valuable insight for actors on how to stand out with self-tapes and demo reels.

Claire Danes on Turning Down a Role at 12 and Doing Research for Her ‘Homeland’ Character on YouTube

Claire Danes is up for an Emmy for her role on the Showtime drama Homeland. The actress has already enjoyed a long career, including playing teenager Angela Chase on the much-beloved series My So-Called Life and winning a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Temple Grandin.

Claire Danes Talks About Her “Nutty” Parents and the After-Math of Playing Temple Grandin

Claire Danes didn’t hold back about Homeland, her parents and the aftermath of portraying the great Temple Grandin.