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.
Inside the Making of ‘My Old Ass’: An Interview with Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella
Plaza, Stella, and director Megan Park chat about the creative process of portraying the same character across two ages, revealing how Plaza and Stella connected to bring depth and authenticity to their character.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Bringing Truth to Every Performance
Julia Louis-Dreyfus opens up about her career, her approach to authentic storytelling, and what drives her role choices—from indie films to Marvel blockbusters.
Interview: Shelley Wyant on the Power of Masks
Wyant discusses the transformative power of masks in acting and shares her insights on how masks unlock creativity in both performance and personal growth.
Interview: Emily Koch and Jim Hogan Step into the Spotlight in “Kimberly Akimbo” National Tour
Koch and Hogan, once standbys in “Kimberly Akimbo”, now take center stage as the hit musical embarks on its first National Tour.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Casting Director: “You want to get the soul and feeling of people”
Casting Director Ellen Lewis focused on capturing the essence of real-life characters for the film and praises Scott Shepherd as a “remarkable” actor.
Interview: Cam Gigandet and Jack Kilmer on Mermaids and Villainy in “The Tower”
Kilmer and Gigandet dive into “The Tower,” a mermaid story set in a suburban world from writer/director Adam Sigal.
Interview: Peter Macon and Kevin Durand Share Stories from “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
The actors share their excitement of stepping into their roles and the freedom of motion capture.
Mastering the Art of Auditioning: Preparation, Letting Go, and Bold Choices
Acting Teacher Michelle Danner shares key insights about auditioning that she’s learned through her experiences as a teacher and from working with students.
The Voice Actors Behind the Characters of ‘Cradle’: Phil LaMarr, Morla Gorrondona and Maxine Phoenix
LaMarr, Gorrondona and Phoenix talk about their roles on this highly anticipated animated series.
Interview: Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker and His Process of Coaching Actors Like Daniel Craig and Sam Rockwell
Knickerbocker shares his process of coaching different actors, the importance of tailoring his approach to their needs, and why great performances often come from collaboration.