Kirsten Dunst on Growing Up in the “Industry” and How She Approaches Her Career
Kristen Dunst talks about her thoughtful approach to her career and how she chooses her roles.
Ben Platt on ‘The Politician’ and Playing an “Assertive, Aggressive and Confident” Character
Ben Platt reveals that while he can’t relate to many of his character’s traits in The Politician, he can connect with several key aspects.
Five Questions Actors Should Ask Their Headshot Photographer
It’s arguable that for an actor there is no more important marketing tool for their career than their headshot. So, it’s also important to work with a good headshot photographer.
Kate Phillips on Her Audition for ‘Wolf Hall’ and What She Learned from Her Castmates
Kate Phillips spoke about how she got cast on Wolf Hall and what she learned from her work on the series.
Mark Strong on his Failed James Bond Audition: “I cocked it up”
Mark Strong reveals that auditioned for a Bond film while Pierce Brosnan was playing 007 — but the audition didn’t go well.
Jeremy Strong on the Challenges of ‘Succession’
Jeremy Strong speaks about the challenges of portraying a character in a fraying mental state in HBO’s, Succession.
André Vauthey: How a Swiss Doctor Became an Actor in America
“At the end of day, I guess all I am saying is: go for it, even if it’s scary, maybe especially if it is scary, follow your heart and don’t quit!”
Headshot Photographer Greg Thomason: “Your headshot is your visual introduction”
Your headshot should be a clear introduction. It is your opening scene. It should lure agents in without dramatic effects. Keep it simple and engaging.
Nick Offerman on His Theater Background and Moving Away From Ron Swanson
Nick Offerman spoke in depth about branching out from Ron Swanson, the role that made him famous.
Robert Pattinson on Why He Wanted to Play Bruce Wayne and Trying on the Batsuit
Robert Pattinson speaks about why he is returning to high-profile, big-budget films and what it was like to put on the Batsuit for the first time.
Joaquin Phoenix on ‘Joker’, Robert De Niro and How He Got the Acting Buzz
Joaquin Phoenix spoke about portraying the iconic supervillain and working with co-star Robert De Niro.
Aaron Paul on Returning as Jesse Pinkman and the Advice Bryan Cranston Gave Him Early On
Aaron Paul talks about returning to Jesse and why he’s back after initially feeling comfortable with saying goodbye to the character.
Joaquin Phoenix on Playing the Joker: “It’s shaky ground as an actor”
Joaquin Phoenix spoke about the difficulty of finding Joker and how that led him to a surprising conclusion about what motivates the character.
Interview: Abby Quinn on ‘After the Wedding’, Creating a Character and What She Learned From Michelle Williams and Julianne Moore
Actress Abby Quinn also talks about the learning curve of working on a sitcom, auditioning and working with her acting coach!
Antonio Banderas on Career Choices and Not Playing it Safe: “I am an actor, and that’s it, period.”
Antonio Banderas talks about his career choices and why he hasn’t always been after box office success.
Michelle Williams on Portraying Real-life Figures: “It’s a little like trying to tap into somebody’s spirit”
To help her get into character in Fosse/Verdon, Michelle Williams observed as much archive material of Gwen Verdon as possible.
Joaquin Phoenix on How He Found His ‘Joker’
Joaquin Phoenix talks about playing the famed comic book villain, Joker.
‘When They See Us’ Casting Director Aisha Coley’s Audition Advice
Casting Director Aisha Coley spoke about her experience casting the series and provided some background on how some of the key actors landed their parts.
Sacha Baron Cohen on Staying in Character and His Dramatic Turn in Netflix’s ‘The Spy’
Sacha Baron Cohen on his commitment to staying in character and why he was embarrassed to reveal his passion for acting to others when he was younger.
‘Barry’ Star Stephen Root on His Career and Why He’s Always Thought of Himself as a Character Actor
Stephen Root spoke about his career, including why he prefers his character work to more serious roles.