Marvel Studios Casting Director Sarah Finn on Her Struggle to Cast Chris Pratt
Casting Director Sarah Finn shared a story about a particular Guardians of the Galaxy star who initially wouldn’t audition for the film.
What Does Paul Dano Think Is One of the Hardest Things About Auditioning?
Paul Dano spoke about whether he had “natural” acting talent and some of the challenges of becoming an actor.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Ryan Eggold of ‘New Amsterdam’
Ryan Eggold spoke about portraying the lead character among an ensemble cast that also includes Janet Montgomery and Freema Agyeman.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Rami Malek
Rami Malek talks about the long road that took him from a small part on Gilmore Girls to worldwide superstardom with Mr. Robot and Bohemian Rhaposdy.
Jason Clarke: “The characters that you play find their way into all the roles that you’ve had”
Jason Clarke speaks about how he gets into the mindset of characters and what he has learned from the directors that he has worked with.
‘Barry’ Star Sarah Goldberg on Her Audition for the Show and Training in the UK
Sarah Goldberg speaks about her acting training in the UK and why she wasn’t prepared to improv with Bill Hader during her audition.
Henry Winkler on Becoming an Actor: “I never had a Plan B. I never deviated.”
Henry Winkler reflected on some of the peaks and valleys of his career, from commercials, Happy Days and the lean years.
Elisabeth Moss on ‘Her Smell’: “I turned it up to 11 and then realized I had to go even higher”
Elizabeth Moss spoke about her character and pushing herself to get a wild performance while still holding true to the script.
Christopher Meloni on His ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Audition: “We got control of the room”
Christopher Meloni recalls what he did during his unconventional screen test for the role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
‘My Fair Lady’ Star Laura Benanti Offers Audition Advice and How She Would Change the Theater Industry
When asked for her best audition advice, Laura Benanti points out that the individuals conducting the audition want you to succeed.
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Star Chance Perdomo on Finding Success as an Actor
Chance Perdomo revealed that an unsuccessful period led to his current starring role on the Netflix series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
David Harbour on Who Influenced Him as an Actor and Why He Likes Playing an “Everyman”
David Harbour spoke about how he might be playing Hellyboy, a comic book character, on screen but his influences come from a very different place.
Sarah Paulson on How She Plays the ‘Twist’ in a Scene
“If you’re playing it that you suspect something, then the audience is going to suspect something” – Sarah Paulson [Please note: This post contains spoilers for the ending of M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass] By now most filmgoers are familiar with how M. Night Shyamalan frequently includes twists in his films,
Jason Mitchell on Avoiding Typecasting: “I need to show everybody that I’m a 17-layer cake”
Jason Mitchell spoke about his new film, The Mustang, and reflected on his image and career, particularly how he has worked to avoid typecasting
How Does Ben Affleck Find and Create a Character?
Ben Affleck, who has played a variety of roles in his career, spoke about how he prepares to play his different characters.
The Good Doctor’s Freddie Highmore on the Challenges of Playing an Autistic Savant
Freddie Highmore talks about the challenges of playing a someone who is an autistic savant on The Good Doctor, as well as his varied career so far.
Why Did Winston Duke “Put All His Eggs in One Basket” and Attend Graduate School?
Winston Duke spoke about the decisions that led him to a successful acting career, including his choice to attend graduate school.
What Did Idris Elba Learn About Acting While Directing ‘Yardie’?
Idris Elba on directing the film, Yardie, and what he’s learned from other directors.
Aidy Bryant on Performing on ‘SNL’: “You really are tracking things on, like, four different levels”
Aidy Bryant also talks about one aspect of Saturday Night Live that viewers may not know about and that the cast members must contend with.
How Did Lupita Nyong’o Create Her Two Characters in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’?
Lupita Nyong’o explains that she approached the two characters she plays in Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ from different physical places.