Steve Carell on ‘The Way, Way Back’ and Playing the “Straight Man”
Steve Carell didn’t always know he was going to be a comedic actor. “I wasn’t a class clown, I never developed this comedic flair as a kid,” he said.
Donal Logue on Juggling Two Shows at Once and Why He Wrote a Book In Between Acting Jobs
It would be surprising if Donal Logue has much of a social life anymore. He recently wrote a young adult novel, runs a trucking company, and stars in not one, but three cable TV series.
Liev Schreiber on Taking His Roles Home, Why He’s Cast as Menacing Characters and Working on ‘Ray Donovan’
Liev Schreiber is earning rave reviews for his portrayal of the title character in Showtime’s new drama, Ray Donovan. But the character’s darkness could start to wear on the actor if he doesn’t separate fact from fiction.
Kerry Washington on Her ‘Scandal’ Character: “I have to learn things to be her all the time”
Kerry Washington had some pretty important roles in her career, including starring as Olivia Pope in ABC’s runaway hit, Scandal. “I have to learn things to be her all the time,” the actress admitted in an interview with Vanity Fair. She’s done preparation for the role by reading Jeffrey Toobin’s
Steve Carell on ‘Despicable Me 2’ and Doing More Dramatic Work to Keep Things “Interesting”
Even though Steve Carell has made his name as a comedic actor, he has never been worried about getting typecast as Michael Scott from The Office.
Elisabeth Moss Talks ‘Top of the Lake’ and How She’s “Not Beautiful Enough [to become a big star]
Elisabeth Moss is constantly getting confused for her alter ego, Peggy on AMC’s Mad Men.
If He Could, Alec Baldwin Would Quit Acting
Alec Baldwin is constantly getting into trouble with his social media habits. He once got kicked off an airplane for refusing to stop his game of Words with Friends on his cellphone, and last week he went on a tirade against a journalist who said his wife was texting during James Gandolfini’s funeral. Baldwin is now claiming he will never turn his Twitter feed back on.
‘House of Cards’ Corey Stoll: “Often the roles I feel like are the closest to me are the most challenging”
Corey Stoll looks quite different than he did as a teenager. Calling himself ‘morbidly obese,’ Stoll admitted he decided to lose the weight after trying to select roles for an acting showcase in high school.
As a Teenager, True Blood’s Stephen Moyer Set-Up His Own Theatre Company
It’s hard to believe that vampire Bill Compton would love nothing more than to star in musicals. But in fact, True Blood’s Stephen Moyer will soon be appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in a production of Chicago.
Daniel Sunjata on His Audition for ‘Graceland’
After leaving Rescue Me, Daniel Sunjata wasn’t looking for another television role. But he changed his mind once he read the part of FBI agent Paul Briggs on USA’s new drama, Graceland.
Brett Tucker Got Cast on ‘Mistresses’ as an American But That Changed When He Showed Up On-Set
Brett Tucker wasn’t always going to play his character on ABC’s Mistresses as an Australian. The character was initially written as an American, but was later changed to use the actor’s own accent.
Chris Noth: “I think [TV] opened things up for actors, especially older actors”
Chris Noth hasn’t appeared as Mr. Big in the Sex and the City movies for over three years, and the HBO series ended in 2004. Despite the passage of time, the actor is still most recognized for that role.
Mad Men’s Kiernan Shipka on Eye-Rolling, Walking in on Don Draper and Filming Emotional Scenes
Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper on AMC’s Mad Men, wants you to know she’s nothing like her character. For instance, she doesn’t roll her eyes nearly as much.
Vincent Kartheiser on the Things That “Really Scare Him About Acting”
Vincent Kartheiser’s character, Pete Campbell, had been put through the ringer this season of AMC’s Mad Men. The actor maintains he doesn’t do anything special to get riled up.
Melissa McCarthy Responds to Rex Reed and Creating Her Over-the-Top Characters: “Crazy’s just crazy and there’s nowhere to go”
Melissa McCarthy’s talent (and money-making) abilities are no longer in question after her huge success in 2011’s Bridesmaids and this year’s Identity Thief. So, it’s shocking and somewhat ridiculous that we’re still talking about her weight. When questioned about Rex Reed’s review in which he calls the actress ‘tractor-sized,’ McCarthy
Kevin Rahm on Keeping ‘Mad Men’ Plot Secrets: If You Say Anything, They “Will Destroy You”
Kevin Rahm, who plays Ted Chaough on AMC’s Mad Men, knows how to make good decisions—whether it was deciding to become an actor or marrying his wife.
Amy Acker on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and Joss Whedon’s Backyard Shakespeare Readings
The latest adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing actually came about years ago when Amy Acker auditioned for Angel.
Linda Cardellini on Her Audition for ‘Mad Men’ and Her “Objective” When Seeking Roles
Linda Cardellini wasn’t expecting to get the role of Sylvia Rosen on AMC’s Mad Men.
Kit Harington on ‘Game of Thrones’, Growing as a Person and Filming His First Love Scene
It’s hard to believe that the man we’ve come to love as Jon Snow on HBO’s Game of Thrones had never acted onscreen before landing the role. But it’s true that Kit Harington had only appeared onstage before he joined the hugely successful series.
Mara Wilson on Being a Child Star and What Happens When “You Lose That Praise”
Mara Wilson is happy to prove that not all child stars end up like Amanda Bynes or Lindsay Lohan. Wilson, who starred in Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda back in the 90s, is actually a successful writer and playwright. But she understands why most child stars have problems.