Michael Keaton on Being Particular and Why He’s “Incapable of Phoning In” a Role
Michael Keaton on why he is so particular about his roles and getting invested in each character, no matter how significant the part is.
Gillian Jacobs on Genre Projects and What She Thinks is a “Good Day at Work”
Gillian Jacobs has amassed many notable acting credits in both film and television since she graduated from Juilliard School in 2004.
‘Ted Lasso’ Star Phil Dunster on How He Got the Role of Jamie Tartt
Phil Dunster speaks about how Jamie Tartt was created for him after an unsuccessful audition and how he has grown with the character.
What Does Tom Hanks Think is the “Greatest Job an Actor Can Have”?
Tom Hanks spoke about what he believes is the ideal first job for an actor that, at least for him, set him up for his later success.
How Alfred Molina’s Never Say “No” to Work Outlook Has Led to His “Crazy Quilt of Experiences”
Alfred Molina explains why he does not turn work down — and how even bad projects add to his “crazy quilt of experiences.”
Gillian Jacobs on Different Acting Styles and How John Malkovich Helped Her Through a Difficult Scene
Gillian Jacobs highlights a moment working with Academy Award nominated actor John Malkovich, who has a different acting style than she does.
Michael Douglas on His Early Career Struggles and Overcoming Stage Fright
Michael Douglas on how his first starring television role, Streets of San Francisco, forced him to overcome his stage fright.
Joel Kinnaman on Playing a “Broken Down” Character on ‘In Treatment’
Joel Kinnaman reveals that the part was pitched to him as Aduba’s “boy toy” and what appealed to him about the role and working with Aduba.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Matthew Rhys and John Lithgow of ‘Perry Mason’
Matthew Rhys and John Lithgow participated speak about reviving the long-running television character for modern audiences.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’
Bob Odenkirk speaks about portraying the character for over a decade across the two fan-favorite, award-winning series.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt of ‘Ted Lasso’
Happy birthday, Jason Sudeikis! The former Saturday Night Live star turns 46 years old today. The Horrible Bosses star has received critically acclaim for playing the title role in the Apple+ comedy series Ted Lasso, in which Sudeikis stars as an American football coach who is hired to coach an
Matt Damon on His Career and Why He’s Usually Not a Director’s First Choice
Actor Matt Damon points out that he’s not typically the first actor approached for the roles he is offered.
Amanda Seyfried Knows What Her Strengths and Weaknesses Are as an Actor
Having been acting professionally for over two decades, Amanda Seyfried feels that she has an understanding of her strengths and weaknesses.
Nicolas Cage on Using a “More Quiet and Measured Performance Style” in ‘Pig’
Actor Nicolas Cage admits that he doesn’t miss big studio films, comparing it to the creative freedom he enjoys in independent film.
Aubrey Plaza on Auditioning and Why UCB Was the “Best Time” of Her Life
Actor Aubrey Plaza admits that her skills in improv did not always translate to her being good at auditioning.
Jimmy Smits on How He Became an Actor and Why “You’ve Got to Keep Your Instrument in Tune”
Actor Jimmy Smits revealed that he wanted to become an actor from an early age after becoming exposed to performing in school.
Cillian Murphy on Playing Silence in ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ and Why He Has a “Love-Hate Relationship” With Backstory
Actor Cillian Murphy points to his experience in theater as training that prepared him for his mostly-silent role in the film.
Ewan McGregor on How He Feels Before a New Role: “The fear is unbelievable”
Ewan McGregor admits that even though he has been acting since the 1990s, he still doubts his abilities before he starts on any project.
‘Never Have I Ever’ Casting Directors on Finding Actors for the Netflix Series
Collin Daniel and Brett Greenstein reveal how the series became the biggest casting job of their careers.
Watch: SAG Conversations at Home with Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart goes into detail about returning to his role and what’s different about portraying a nearly 100 year-old Picard.