Lawrence Gilliard Jr. started his career on The Wire playing D’Angelo Barksdale. Because another actor from the series was already on AMC’s The Walking Dead, Gilliard was convinced he wouldn’t be able to land the part of Bob Stookey. “Scott [Gimple, the showrunner] told me, ‘You know, we’ve got Chad
Kristen Bell made a name for herself playing teenage PI, Veronica Mars. But the actress is in no rush to limit her choices to either drama or comedy. She’s currently playing a lost 29-year-old who romances a teenager in the indie, The Lifeguard. “I don’t know [whether I consider myself
Ruth Wilson has a great off-screen relationship with her co-star Idris Elba on the BBC drama, Luther. “It comes from the writing, it comes from us working with each other,” she said in an interview with Vulture. “We really love the bantering. It is a bit heightened and it is
When we last saw Downton Abbey’s Mary Crawley, she was sitting blissfully with her newborn son while her beloved Matthew was lying dead on the ground, the victim of a car accident. Michelle Dockery, who plays Mary Crawley, explains that actor Dan Stevens’ exit was expected. “I knew quite early
Modern Family would be a very different show if the original casting choices had played out. The role of Jay Pritchett was initially supposed to go to Craig T. Nelson instead of Ed O’Neill. “When I read it I thought, ‘Oh boy, this is pretty good,” O’Neill said in an
Betty White can add one more accolade to her accomplished career. She has been awarded the Guinness World Record for “Longest TV Career for an Entertainer (Female.)” Her career began in 1939, and she went on to star in some of television’s most beloved series, like The Mary Tyler Moore
Aaron Tveit has accomplished great things in the theater world—first breaking out in Next to Normal, then following up with the lead role in Catch Me If You Can. So, it might have seemed surprising to some when he abandoned the stage to star in USA’s Graceland. “I was intrigued
Despite a recent interview where she claimed she would be quitting acting, Mary-Louise Parker insists she’s not going anywhere. “That was born out of a conversation where I was asked if I had long-term goals, and it became like I was embittered,” she said in an interview with New York
Josh Duhamel is best known for lighter fare like Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven and the Transformers franchise. So, the actor was eager to take on a passion project in the form of the drama, Scenic Route. “It was absolute beast of a script. Kyle Killen is a really, really good
Brie Larson, a 23-year-old who’s quickly being considered a rising star, has already built up an impressive career with roles in The United States of Tara and 21 Jump Street. But before her leading role in the new indie, Short Term 12, Larson wasn’t exactly seeking out top billing. “I
Breaking Bad returned last Sunday with a jaw-dropping episode, “Blood Money.” The first in the last eight episodes of the series was directed by star Bryan Cranston. Dean Norris, who plays DEA agent Hank Schrader, describes filming the intense final scene of the episode. “The last scene was really interesting.
After a long career in Hollywood, Harrison Ford feels his characters can finally be separated from his off-screen persona. In 42 (now out on DVD), Ford played Branch Rickey in a fat suit—a process he found liberating. Now, the actor is getting the chance to take on more challenging roles.
Ashton Kutcher knows that he might face some criticism for playing someone as well known as Steve Jobs. Plus, it’s the first time he’s played a real person. “It’s funny—you always play a real person. Most of the time people don’t know who you’re playing. It gives you liberty to
Sandra Oh has announced she’s leaving ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. “Creatively, I really feel like I gave it my all, and I feel ready to let her go,” she said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s such an interesting thing to play a character for so long and to
Since she was a little girl, Lake Bell has been obsessed with voice acting. Her new movie, In a World, focuses on the voice-over industry. She not only stars in the film, but also directed it. “Your voice is such a massive tool when you are acting. Obviously, your body
Peter Sarsgaard always chooses interesting roles, whether they’re death row inmates like on The Killing or his newest part as an abusive husband in Lovelace. “I look at what comes in front of me and try to pick the best material,” he said in an interview with Yahoo! News. “I’m
You would think that the 10th anniversary of The O.C. being on the air would spark fond memories from the cast of the TV show. Instead, Tate Donovan is coming forward harshly criticizing his young costars. “By the time I started to direct, the kids on the show had developed
Harrison Ford has come a long way from Indiana Jones and Han Solo. He’s currently appearing in the thriller, Paranoia, which is a far cry from his famous action heroes of the past. “This was a character that I hadn’t played before and I enjoy working,” he said in an
Fans of AMC’s Breaking Bad are eagerly anticipating the series’ eight final episodes starting on Sunday. Dean Norris, who plays Walter White’s unassuming brother-in-law Hank, is still somewhat surprised at the things he’s been allowed to do on the show. “I always thought to myself, ‘How did Vince [Gilligan, showrunner]
Kate Mulgrew, of Star Trek: Voyager fame, went through a complete transformation for her role as Red on the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black. Even Mulgrew has been caught off guard by her new look. “I have to tell you that I myself am rather surprised, because I
