‘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.
Inside the Casting Process: Geoff Josselson on Discovering and Supporting New Talent
The veteran casting director shares insights from his two-decade career in theater casting, including Broadway.
How Does Paul Rudd Memorize His Lines?
During an appearance on Alan Alda’s podcast, Rudd revealed his method for learning lines
Jeffrey Wright Recalls the Acting Advice Sidney Poitier Gave Him
As a young actor, Wright had the opportunity to work with the Academy Award winner when he asked Poitier for his advice.
Bradley Cooper on Playing Leonard Bernstein: “I direct the whole day as him. That’s the only way I know to be absolutely free”
Cooper points out that because he is playing Bernstein at three different ages, he had to approach his portrayal in three different ways.
Interview: Acting Coach Howard Fine on Insecurity, Technique and What Makes a Great Actor
Acting coach Howard Fine has spent decades guiding actors to their full potential. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Michelle Williams, Kerry Washington and Bradley Cooper.
‘Barry’ Casting Director: “I think actors sometimes need to be nurtured, and I like nurturing people”
Casting Director Sherry Thomas explains how she works with actors to unveil new approaches to characters in auditions.
What is Method Acting? How to Use It and Not Get Lost in Character
In this guide, we’ll explore the definition and history of method acting, its benefits and drawbacks, and how to get started with method acting.
‘Atlanta’ Star Brian Tyree Henry: “I’m still learning that the camera catches everything”
Henry spoke about how “listening” influences his acting choices and why he finds theater so exhilarating.
Paul Dano on How He Created His Character in Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’
Paul Dano speaks about his conversation with Spielberg about the role and how he stepped into the character in the critically-acclaimed film.
Zach Braff Shares Audition Advice He Learned from Florence Pugh: “Have that stuff memorized”
Braff’s first piece of advice from Florence Pugh may seem obvious, but he’s noticed that some actors aren’t aware of it: know your material
Adam Scott on Playing the “Audience Surrogate”: “There is a bit of neutrality that you have to figure out”
Adam Scott shared a memory from filming the first episode that has helped him play audience surrogate characters in many of his projects.
How Casting Director Carmen Cuba Found the Newest Stars of ‘Stranger Things’
Carmen Cuba on finding the perfect actor for Stranger Things: “It’s about finding someone who can bring something unique to the role.”
‘The Offer’ Casting Director John Papsidera on Finding ‘The Godfather’ Stars
When it comes to casting actors to play real-life people, John Papsidera makes an effort to avoid simply going off an actor’s resemblance.
Alan Alda Reflects on His Career and the Acting Advice He’s Learned Over the Years
Alan Alda shared some of the lessons he’s learned as an actor, including the advice he gleaned from his collaborators over the years.
How Austin Butler Became ‘Elvis’: “I went into the research as though I had the job”
Austin Butler speaks about landing the role and how becoming Elvis became something of an obsession for him during the audition process.
Interview: Manager Eric Schulman on Demo Reels, Headshots and How He Finds Actors to Represent
Actor Manager Eric Schulman answers questions about demo reel, good headshots, finding talent and his advice to actors.
Alexander Skarsgard on Preparation and “Discovering Things in Front of the Camera”
Actor Alexander Skarsgård details how he initially became an actor and why he takes such a structured approach to reading a script.
Kate Winslet’s Simple Acting Advice
Kate Winslet says that actors should “enjoy” what they are doing. “Acting is a joy and a pleasure. Just keep enjoying what it feels like.”
Interview: ‘Severance’ Casting Director Rachel Tenner on Finding Actors, How to Have a Memorable Audition and More!
Casting Director Rachel Tenner talks Severance, Ben Stiller, what makes a memorable audition and what she likes to see on a demo reel.