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.
Kimmy Gatewood on How ‘GLOW’ Saved Her Career: “I was just kind of done with the grind of acting”
GLOW’s Kimmy Gatewood revealed how the Netflix show reignited her passion for acting.
Ansel Elgort on ‘The Goldfinch’ and Unsuccessful Auditions
Ansel Elgort’s frankness about his preparation and bad auditions is part of his outlook of telling himself the truth about his career.
Interview: Richard Kind on His New Film ‘Auggie’, Auditioning and Why Every Actor Should Do Theatre
Richard Kind talks about his role ‘Auggie’, his career, one of his worst auditions and his advice to actors!
Maura Tierney on Her “Emotionally” Draining Role in ‘The Affair’
Maura Tierney spoke about the emotional intensity that results from working on the Showtime series, The Affair.
‘Barry’ Star Anthony Carrigan on “How the Script Was the Blueprint” For NoHo Hank
Anthony Carrigan goes into detail about portraying NoHo Hank and how his hair loss allows him to find different dimensions of his characters.
‘This Is Us’ Star Sterling K. Brown on Why His Role in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Was Like Going Back to “Theatre”
Sterling K. Brown also talked about working with his co-star Susan Kelechi Watson and having to switch acting gears for his role in Mrs. Maisel.
What Does Patricia Arquette Think of Herself as an Actress?
Patricia Arquette delved into how she thinks of herself as an actress and why she almost didn’t pursue acting.
Holt McCallany on ‘Mindhunter’, Preparation and What Actors Should “Do in Every Scene”
Holt McCallany also talks about having to adjust to the physical appearance of a character — despite normally taking pride in his own physical fitness.
Michelle Williams on Preparation, Doubt and Playing Gwen Verdon
Michelle Williams explains that despite how confident she might appear in her roles, she confesses that she doesn’t really know where they might take her.
Damon Herriman on Playing Charles Manson in Both ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘Mindhunter’
Damon Herriman, who portrays Charles Manson in two different time periods in these projects, spoke about how he played him differently in each.
Succession’s Sarah Snook on the Premiere Twist and Filming a Pivotal Scene: “For me, I was terrified”
Sarah Snook also talks how that scene between her and Cox played out in HBO’s Succession.
Michael Angarano on ‘This Is Us’ and How the Role Has Been a “Huge Challenge”
Micheal Angarano, who plays young Nicky Pearson, expresses appreciation for having the chance to play a completely transformative role.
8 Career Transforming Truths For All Actors
To be an actor, it becomes less about headshots and workshops and more about self-love, growth, love of the craft, love of fellow actors and passion.
Bryan Cranston on the Acting “Epiphany” That Changed His Life
Bryan Cranston remembers how he learned to cope with rejection as an actor about ten years after a disastrous early audition:
‘Euphoria’ Casting Directors on Finding Their Cast and What They Look for in the Audition Room
Casting Directors Mary Vernieu and Jessica Kelly spoke about casting the series and how it offered them the rare opportunity to cast unknown talent.