Tilda Swinton on ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ and Choosing Parts: “I don’t choose roles, I choose people”
Swinton talks about a number of topics, including her peculiar way of picking projects.
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk “Mediocre” Theater and Why They Get On Stage
When LuPone was asked about the standard she holds other actors to, she says, “It’s always about the audience. I mean, I’m mad when I come out of a theater, and it’s mediocre, and I’ve spent over 300 bucks. I’m furious. It’s a higher-stake game now, and everybody has to be on top of their game. And you can’t have anybody go out there and dis the play, dis the playwright, dis the audience — you can’t. It’s unacceptable.”
Viggo Mortensen: “Life is too short to work with idiots”
“Sometimes you look at a movie and you can see that the actor or actress said, ‘I’m taking this onboard because I’m making a ton of money, and not because it’s going to be something special.’”
Dominic West Talks About Connecting to his Role as a Serial Killer in ‘Appropriate Adult’
West was concerned about the potential risk in making a film about the famous UK investigation, but was intrigued by the angle the film takes
Mandy Patinkin Talks ‘Homeland’, Theatre and His “Personal Litmus Test” for Material
“It’s very interesting as an actor. You have to work so much harder when the writing is not up to speed”
Danny Burstein on the Broadway Revival of ‘Follies’ and Getting Advice from Sondheim
Burstein never saw the original before he received the part, but of course there were a lot of opinions about how it should be.
Hollywood Managers Challenge Talent Agencies Act
According to the Talent Agencies Act (which is a California law), actors are only allowed to gain work through licensed talent agents. Managers on the other hand, are only allowed to provide advice generally on a client’s career.
Eddie Redmayne Talks His Early Days, ‘My Week With Marilyn’ and the Loneliness of Acting
Appearing in films such as The Good Shepard (2006) and Black Death (2010), Eddie Redmayne takes center stage alongside Michelle Williams in the film My Week with Marilyn.
Anton Yelchin Discusses How He Got His Start and His Experiences as a Young Actor
Whether it’s navigating on the bridge of the Enterprise in Star Trek, or making speeches in front of the whole school in Charlie Bartlett, Anton Yelchin is used to larger-than-life characters. One of his latest, Jacob from Like Crazy, is quite the opposite. Yelchin talked with The Hollywood Reporter where
Reddit Turned Actor Nate Dern into a Viral Star
Nate Dern, who posted on Reddit about a commercial he recently appeared in: “Hi Reddit. After three years of auditioning, I booked my first commercial. I say ‘Huh?’ in this AT&T spot. Just wanted to share.”
Keira Knightley Discusses Sex Scenes and Hysterical Fits for her Role in ‘A Dangerous Method’
“I wanted it to be shocking, because what was going on internally (for Sabina) was shocking.
Mickey Rourke Talks About His “Mistake” Filled Early Days and How Young American Actors “Are Shit”
The actor now in his late fifties opens up about the trials he put himself through as a younger actor.
Mila Kunis talks about How She Got into Acting and if Acting Is Art
“I run around and pretend I’m someone else for twelve hours; I record Family Guy. Then I get to go home and watch Jersey Shore.”
Josh Hutcherson on ‘The Hunger Games’ Audition Process
Hutcherson reveals that he was almost tormented by how “right” he felt for the part.
What’s In a Name? Ralph Fiennes Talks About The Origin of His Name
Ralph Fiennes, noted for his countless performances in films like The English Patient (1996) has dealt with a few problems regarding his name.