Casting Directors Share Their Do’s and Don’ts
Some Casting Directors Do’s: Common Sense, Respect for the Space, and Leaving Props at Home
Michael C. Hall on Long-Term TV Roles: “You evolve with someone over time in a way that you can’t if you’re doing a stage play or a film”
“Inevitably, if you spend that much time playing the same character, you’re going to get into ruts where you feel like you’re tilling dead soil” – Michael C. Hall
Gillian Jacobs: “I’m not a rule-breaker, so for a long time I wondered why people cast me in these parts”
Jacobs talks about her rough experience as a student at Juilliard, how Community rekindled her love for acting, and how she’s completely different than her character on Love.
Watch: SAG Conversations with Laurie Metcalf
Metcalf talks about her long career and the recent success that has come her way since her Oscar-nominated role in Lady Bird.
Krysten Ritter on Her Most Challenging Scenes and the “Science” of Arriving on Time
“If you don’t have anything going on in your head, you’re not interesting to watch” – Krysten Ritter
Benedict Cumberbatch on Playing an Addict in ‘Patrick Melrose’
“I’m wary of saying, ‘Yes, it was so trying,’ because all the best roles are.” – Benedict Cumberbatch on Playing Patrick Melrose
Josh Brolin: “I’ve had every worst nightmare come true. In a good way, in hindsight”
“I always feel the pressure to perform, and to utilize my imagination, and whatever skill that I have.” – Josh Brolin
Henry Winkler on His Early Years and Playing an Acting Teacher on ‘Barry’
“Acting is relaxation, concentration, and listening.” – Henry Winkler
Alden Ehrenreich on Trying to “Absorb” Young Harrison Ford in the Early ‘Star Wars’ Films
Enrenreich speaks about what Ford told him about playing Han Solo and what he took from watching Ford’s performance in the original films.
Giancarlo Esposito on How He Creates a Character
“I get a [blank] book for every character that I do, and start to write out what some of his traits might be” – Giancarlo Esposito on Creating a Character
Actor Dave Annable Posts Reflective Response After His Role is Recast
News of Annable’s recasting was in new announcements that the series had been picked up, making it a very, very public firing.
Ellen Pompeo on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Departures: “You only get killed off when your behavior is bad”
“If you’re a nice actor, you die nice,” says Pompeo.
Alfred Molina: “I’ve never, ever, ever… come off stage feeling successful”
“Get in, do your thing, and get out like you have somewhere better to be.” – Alfred Molina’s Audition Advice
Clifton Collins, Jr.: “My joy comes from creating characters I haven’t been able to do before”
“My goal isn’t to not play Latinos or to only play white characters; my goal is to play complicated, interesting characters that can inspire thought and emotion” – Clifton Collins, Jr.
Lawsuit Filed Accusing Actor of Using Unauthorized Footage in Her Reel
Actors: when creating your reel, be sure you have permission to use the footage you plan to use from all parties.
Chris Evans on Starring on Broadway: “Theater is the thing that I didn’t know that I needed”
“As soon as this is over I will be on the hunt for the next play,” Evans said.
‘The Walking Dead’ Star Ross Marquand on his ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Role (Spoilers!)
“I had gotten the breakdown, and I said, “Okay, let’s go over this a million times.” – Ross Marquand
Watch: SAG Conversations with Richard Jenkins of ‘The Shape of Water’
Jenkins speaks about his role in the Best Picture-winning The Shape of Water and working with director Guillermo del Toro.
David Oyelowo: Highlights from His Reddit ‘AskMeAnything’
“The way I know that I’m reading a character that I would want to play is that I start picturing myself on the set portraying that character.” – David Oyelowo
Watch: SAG Conversations with the Stars of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, Kevin McKidd Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew
The trio talk about their experiences working on Grey’s Anatomy and their futures with the series.