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.
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.
Jason Bateman on ‘Ozark’ and How Directing Informs His Acting
Jason Bateman talks about working on ‘Ozark’ as both the lead actor and director and working with his co-stars in both capacities.
‘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.
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.
Kevin Bacon on Why He Likes to “Lose” Himself in a Role and the Difference Between and Actor and Celebrity
Kevin Bacon may be the center of the universe when it comes to six degrees of separation, but is he a movie star? If you ask Bacon, he says he isn’t.
New ‘Stranger Things’ Star Francesca Reale on Her Audition for the Show
Francesca Reale recalls when she found out that she was told that she had gotten cast on ‘Stranger Things’ and how she had to contain her excitement.
Betty Gilpin on How GLOW Stopped Her From Being a “Self-Conscious” Actor
Betty Gilpin explains how she was self-conscious about her acting as a teenager but with her starring role on Glow, that’s now changed.
Isabela Moner on the Challenges of Portraying the Live Action ‘Dora the Explorer’
Isabela Moner, who stars as the famously inquisitive character in the film, spoke about why she really enjoyed the opportunity to portray Dora.
William Jackson Harper on His Audition for ‘The Good Place’ and Getting the Call He Booked the Role
Harper talked about his audition, being cast on The Good Place and how that went from something he tried to forget to one of the best days of his life.
Watch: Dacre Montgomery’s Crazy ‘Stranger Things’ Audition Tape
Dacre Montgomery’s audition showcases the Power Rangers and Better Watch Out star running a gamut of emotions.
How Christine Baranski’s Role in ‘The Good Wife’ Pushed Her Career in Different Direction
Christie Baranski remarks that her The Good Wife role came at exactly the point when she was seeking a strong dramatic role.
Damian Lewis on Happy Accidents and What Animal Influences His ‘Billions’ Character
Damien Lewis revealed what animal has influenced his portrayal of Axelrod and also speaks about the origin of his frequently-used American accent.
WATCH: Zachary Levi’s ‘Shazam!’ Audition Tape
Zachary Levi’s audition tape demonstrates his unbridled eagerness to portray the character, and despite not being in the room with him, director Sandberg asked, “Why is this guy not our Shazam?”
‘City on a Hill Star’ Aldis Hodge on Not Selling Out and “Participating in your Fate”
When asked about his experience as he aged from toddler to adulthood during an interview with NPR, Hodge reflected on his changing role in show business: