True Grit’s Hailee Steinfeld: “I just had this thought in my mind that [Mattie Ross] was me and nobody else but me”
Hailee Steinfeld, nominated for her role as Mattie Ross in True Grit, on what it took to get her role.
Elizabeth Banks: “Not auditioning is fabulous!”
Elizabeth Banks is out at Sundance promoting her two new films, My Idiot Brother (also starring Paul Rudd) and The Details (with Tobey Maguire).
Christian Bale on American Accents and If Liking His Co-Stars Helps His Acting
Christian Bale talks about how he gets his American accent, if liking his co-star helps him turn in a better performance and how he got the part.
Mark Ruffalo on Showy Roles
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for Mark Ruffalo after being nominated for his first Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in The Kids Are All Right.
Ed Helms on the Challenges of Being the Lead in a Film
Ed Helms has been one of the top go-to supporting actors for the past couple years now. After delivering hilarious performances in The Hangover, The Goods and TV’s The Office, someone wisely decided to give him his first lead role in a film.
Paul Giamatti on Being a Supporting Actor: “Lots of times, it’s more interesting than the lead roles I get offered”
On supporting roles: “I have no idea how I’ve pulled it off” – Paul Giamatti
Jim Sturges: As an Actor, “You get to do crazy s—t in your life that you’d never get to do”
“You get to do crazy s—t in your life that you’d never get to do. I just spent a day with Ed Harris and he had a giant metal contraption in his hotel room. He’s learning how to tightrope walk.”
Psych’s James Roday on the State of Los Angeles Theater
What does James Roday do when his hit USA show, Psych, is on hiatus? He acts, writes and directs for his theater company, Red Dog Squadron.
Ed O’Neill: “I don’t think (Jane Lynch) should have gotten the Emmy”
“I love Jane, honestly I do,” he said. “I’m dying to star in one of Christopher Guest’s movies alongside her, but I don’t think she should have gotten the Emmy for that part. (Sue Sylvester) is just a one-note character.”
Scott Bakula: “The further away you can get away from yourself as an actor, the more fun you have”
Scott Bakula, plays Terry, the often out-of-work actor in Men of a Certain Age. Here he talks about his character on the show and being an actor.
James Earl Jones on ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, His Famous Voice and ‘Star Wars’
James Earl Jones is 79 (79!) and playing ‘Hoke’ in the revival of Driving Miss Daisy with Vanessa Redgrave.
Denis O’Hare: “I’m an actor and New Yorker, trust me I’ve definitely dealt with my fair share of anxiety”
Denis O’Hare talks about the show, working with Brendan Fraser and True Blood.
Brendan Fraser on Broadway, Preparation and a Fateful Taxi Ride
“Everything you need to know as far as preparation, whether you’re doing Shakespeare or a contemporary piece, should all be right here [he’s holding a copy of the play].
Patti LuPone: “It’s the script that informs me. Nothing Else”
Patti LuPone sat down and talked with Playbill about her new musical, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. She talked about opening a new musical on Broadway and how musicals require stamina.
Patrick Wilson: “I like the mystery of acting”
“I’ve never yet been typecast. I get to play all sorts of things.” – Patrick Wilson
Harrison Ford talks ‘Morning Glory’, Rachel McAdams and Why He Can’t Pick a Favorite Role
Harrison Ford talks about the film, working with Rachel McAdams and why he can’t pick a favorite role.
Mary Lynn Rasjkub Talks About Her Time on ’24’
Mary Lynn Rasjkub who played ‘Chloe’ on 24, participated in a fan event for the now canceled show recently. Here are some of the highlights as she reminisced on her time at CTU.
Jessica Alba: “Good actors, never use the script”
Jessica Alba, the star of Fantastic Four, The Love Guru and Honey told Elle Magazine that, “Good actors, never use the script unless it’s amazing writing. All the good actors I’ve worked with, they all say whatever they want to say.”
Molly Shannon: Doing Broadway is “like doing a marathon – you have to pace yourself”
Molly Shannon took over the role of Marge MacDougall in Promises, Promises from Katie Finneran (who won the Tony for her work), earlier this month. It’s her first time in a Broadway show , which she describes as a “marathon.”
Jesse L. Martin: “I can’t really sit around waiting for someone to call me”
Jesse L. Martin has been easily been able to move from Broadway (Rent), film (Rent and the upcoming Marvin Gaye biopic) and TV (Law & Order) throughout his career. Now, he’s back on Broadway starring opposite Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice.