Interview: Ramon Rodriguez on Crafting the Quiet Cool of Will Trent and the Joy of Playing a “Strange Cat”
Rodriguez breaks down what makes Will Trent tick, from his Southern drawl and flip phone, to his beat-up shoes
Tom Hardy on Crafting a Character’s Voice and Vocal Performance in Acting
From Bane’s chilling voice to his role in “The Bikeriders”, Tom Hardy reveals why he believes every character needs a distinct vocal identity.
Hank Greenspan on “Ethan Bloom”, Growing Up on “The Neighborhood” & His Advice for Young Actors
“The Neighborhood” star opens up about leading his first film, “Ethan Bloom”, and offers thoughtful advice for young actors finding their way.
Cindy Busby on ‘When Hope Calls’, Playing a 1920s Lawyer & Behind the Scenes Stories
She also shares auditioning for Season 1 of the show and stepping back into a role she hadn’t played in over a decade.
Josh McDermitt on His “Suits LA” Role, Character Work, and Why That Beard Isn’t Going Anywhere
McDermitt shares how he crafted his Suits LA character—from finding the right suit to embracing the beard—and why collaboration on set makes all the difference.
Samira Wiley and Sam Jaeger on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, Elizabeth Moss and Character Arcs
Did Wiley or Jaeger ever imagine where Moira and Tuello would end up? Plus, they share what it’s really like being directed by Elisabeth Moss.
The Handmaid’s Tale Stars Amanda Brugel & Madeline Brewer on Approaching Emotional Moments
The two stars share how they handle intense scenes, and what they think about watching themselves on-screen.
Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”
Chris Redd trades comedy for drama in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He shares how he tackled the challenge and what drew him to the role.
The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation”
Eric Bauza and Candi Milo also talk about voicing Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Petunia Pig in the film
How ‘Risky Business’ Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise
Casting director Nancy Klopper recalls finding Tom Cruise for the movie as well as other actors who helped the film become a box office hit.
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand”
Hartnett points out that his recent roles have helped him rediscover his passion for acting.
Casting Director Reuben Cannon on Casting John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Their First Roles
Casting director Ruben Cannon cast over 100 film and television productions and spoke about the most important lesson he learned about casting.
Three Things for Actors To Do in the New Year
Acting coach Michelle Danner shares three essential pieces of advice for actors who are looking to sharpen their skills for 2025
Interview: Matt Loehr on Quick Changes and Huge Laughs with the National Tour of ‘Some Like It Hot”
Loehr also goes into the rehearsal process and shares his worst audition ever (hint: it involves ‘Hamilton’)
Interview: Zan Berube on ‘Back to the Future: The Musical,’ Auditions and Touring Life
Berube also talks about moving to New York City and ‘Six the Musical’
Interview: Ron Perlman on “Day of the Fight”, Collaborating with Jack Huston and Hating Auditions
“Auditioning for me and then actually getting the part and playing the part are two different, complete skill sets,” Perlman says.
Jack Huston Talks ‘Day of the Fight’: Directorial Debut, Creative Challenges, and Assembling an All-Star Cast
“I wanted to tell a deeply human story—a day in the life of a boxer, but with the weight of everything that led him to that moment,” Huston said.
Why Ben Affleck Loves Acting Again: “I started developing my own criteria”
Affleck reveals how he rediscovered his passion for acting and the valuable advice from Sydney Pollack that transformed his approach.
Dakota Fanning on Outgrowing the ‘Child Actor’ Label and Finding Freedom on Set
Fanning also reflects on her two-decade career, and the surprising insights she gained from directing her first short film.
CROSS’ Isaiah Mustafa on Chemistry with Aldis Hodge, Preparation and Bringing Real Issues to the Show
Mustafa reveals how he tried to bring depth to his role and tackling intense character moments.