Amanda Seyfried on Her ‘Mean Girls’ Screen Test: “My life turned in a day, in an hour”
Amanda Seyfried reveals that she was moments away from starting her first college class before she decided to take a gamble on Mean Girls.
Interview: Clarke Peters on His Career, the Importance of Listening and ‘La Fortuna’
Clarke Peters talks about his role in AMC+’s La Fortuna, the importance of listening and being “in the moment”, and his worst audition ever.
How ‘The Good Lord Bird’ Casting Director Kim Coleman on Found Actors for the Period Series
Casting Society of America Award winner Kim Coleman spoke about casting the series and how the period setting made it more challenging to cast.
Michael Keaton on Being Particular and Why He’s “Incapable of Phoning In” a Role
Michael Keaton on why he is so particular about his roles and getting invested in each character, no matter how significant the part is.
Gillian Jacobs on Genre Projects and What She Thinks is a “Good Day at Work”
Gillian Jacobs has amassed many notable acting credits in both film and television since she graduated from Juilliard School in 2004.
How Highly Sensitive People Can Achieve WILD Success Without Sacrifice
A highly sensitive performer is a double edged sword. Being sensitive to internal and external impressions means you may get overwhelmed.
‘The Crown’ Casting Director on How (and Why!) They Cast Emma Corrin as Princess Diana
Casting Director Robert Sterne on why they kept calling Emma Corrin back since they didn’t believe how good she was in the role.
Interview: Casting Directors Corinne Clark and Jennifer Page on ‘Schmigadoon!’, Self-Tapes and Audition Advice
Casting Directors Corinne Clark and Jennifer Page on Schmigadoon!, Zoom auditions, and self-tape advice that every actor should check out.
How Can Actors Overcome Non-Stop Criticism & Find Strength?
Top performers of all types walk a perilous tightrope between giving their all to their work and jeopardizing their mental health.
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne on Finding Talent and Her Advice to Actors
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne talks about the challenges of casting, but also reveals that it offers a world of opportunity.
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Phil Dunster on How He Got the Role of Jamie Tartt
Phil Dunster speaks about how Jamie Tartt was created for him after an unsuccessful audition and how he has grown with the character.
Interview: Casting Directors Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas on ‘The Shrink Next Door,’ Self-Tapes and More!
Sharon Bialy and Sherry Thomas talk about casting, their thoughts and advice on self-tapes and much more!
Interview: Clifton Collins Jr. and Molly Parker on ‘Jockey’, Research and Bad Auditions
Clifton Collins Jr. and Molly Parker chat about the film, researching their roles and their worst auditions.
Interview: Filmmakers Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar on ‘Jockey’, Clifton Collins Jr. and More!
JOCKEY Filmmakers Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar on Clifton Collins Jr., and how they came up with the memorable last shot of the film.
Interview: Nina Arianda on ‘Being the Ricardos’, Breaking Down a Script and the Music of Aaron Sorkin’s Script
“I always break the script down the way I have since school. What does the playwrights say about me? Or what, in this case, what does the screenwriter say about me? What do others say about me? What do I say about myself?” – Nina Arianda Being the Ricardos is
What Does Tom Hanks Think is the “Greatest Job an Actor Can Have”?
Tom Hanks spoke about what he believes is the ideal first job for an actor that, at least for him, set him up for his later success.
Interview: Director James Cullen Bressack on His New Film, ‘Fortress’, Bruce Willis and How to Stand Out in Self-Tapes
James Cullen Bressack chats about his new film, FORTRESS, working with Bruce Willis and what he thinks makes a great self-tape.
How Alfred Molina’s Never Say “No” to Work Outlook Has Led to His “Crazy Quilt of Experiences”
Alfred Molina explains why he does not turn work down — and how even bad projects add to his “crazy quilt of experiences.”
Interview: Adam Grupper on Alfred P. Doolittle and the ‘My Fair Lady’ National Tour
Adam Grupper talks about his role as Alfred P. Doolittle in the National Tour of MY FAIR LADY. life as an understudy and his worst audition.
Gillian Jacobs on Different Acting Styles and How John Malkovich Helped Her Through a Difficult Scene
Gillian Jacobs highlights a moment working with Academy Award nominated actor John Malkovich, who has a different acting style than she does.