‘Downton Abbey’ Star Joanne Froggatt on Creating Her Own Backstory and How She’s “Not a Big-Budget Hollywood Type”
“They want the model type, classically beautiful, and I’m not” – Joanne Froggatt on Working in Hollywood
Sarah Silverman Gets Dramatic in ‘I Smile Back’
“I’m not one of those actresses out to prove something” – Sarah Silverman
How Did Emma Stone Convince Her Parents to Let Her Become an Actor? She Made a PowerPoint Presentation
“I never wanted to do anything else, from 7 on. It wasn’t a flight of fancy.” – Emma Stone
Bradley Cooper’s Physical Transformation in ‘American Sniper’: “It changes the way you walk, the way people relate to you”
“I had to get to the point where I believed I was him” – Bradley Cooper American Sniper continues to heat up the box office as well as Bradley Cooper‘s already hot career. To play the role of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the actor had to bulk up quite a
Ethan Hawke Calls ‘Boyhood’ the “most special endeavor of my life”
Ethan Hawke is riding high with his fourth Oscar nomination for the Richard Linklater-directed Boyhood. In a recent “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, the 44-year-old actor gave some thoughtful insight into his career and the 12-year creative endeavor that became the biggest film of the Oscar season. When asked what was
Martha Plimpton Takes a Refreshing Approach to a Long-Lasting Career
Martha Plimpton is an actress who enjoys the work, she’s not in it for the fame. The proof is in her continually excellent work that she is doing on-screen and on the stage. She’s currently starring in A Delicate Balance on Broadway. It’s the audience who gives her the ultimate
Michael Keaton On His Comeback: “I’m just getting started”
One of the best stories this Oscar season is the comeback of Michael Keaton. His stunning turn in Birdman not only had audiences cheering, it also had award show voters taking notice. He spoke about the excitement to The Wall Street Journal. “Yeah it is. You get recognized. It’s not
Patricia Arquette Wants Hollywood to Know: “I gotta get old, people”
Golden Globe winner Patricia Arquette is aging gracefully in Hollywood. She isn’t fighting the years that most actress battle against once they leave their 20s. It is a strategy that is working well for the former Medium star. “This idea of the world expecting you to remain an ingénue forever
Rene Russo: “I probably haven’t embraced my career like I could have”
Rene Russo is back on the big screen thanks to a role of lifetime in the film Nighcrawler, directed by husband Dan Gilroy. The 60-year-old actress portrays an overnight news director who will stop at nothing to get the story. Her work is aided by the equally immoral news stringer,
Benedict Cumberbatch Might Be On His Way to An Oscar Nomination for ‘The Imitation Game’
Benedict Cumberbatch might be on his way to his first Oscar nomination, thanks to his role as Alan Turing in the film, The Imitation Game.
It’s All About That Voice! Watch How Benedict Cumberbatch Nailed the Role of Smaug In ‘The Hobbit’
Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the hottest actors this awards-show season with his turn in The Imitation Game garnering a lot of buzz. The obsession around the talented and quirky actor has reached a fever pitch as of late, so it’s fun to watch the Brit’s audition tape for The
Bradley Cooper Takes A Grad School Dream To The Broadway Stage With, ‘The Elephant Man’
Bradley Cooper is proving to be an actor who wants a career defined by strong work. Instead of solely relying upon franchises like The Hangover, the Oscar nominee is mixing it up again between the big screen and the stage. Cooper is starring in The Elephant Man on Broadway this
Casting Directors Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee on Chadwick Boseman, Discovering Jennifer Lawrence and Helping Actors Realize Their Dreams
There are tons of articles out there for actors learn effective ways to crack into the entertainment business, but other jobs in the industry are a well-kept secret. Now, two casting directors are offering their advice to learn their trade. Paul Schnee and Kerry Barden, who cast the James Brown
Margot Robbie Finds That Fashion Makes All of the Difference in the Audition Room
Margot Robbie has had quite a year. Her breakout role in Martin Scorcese’s The Wolf of Wall Street last year was the film that put her on the map. However, her audition for the role of Naomi was almost a bust. The Australian actress came dressed in boots and jeans,
Actors’ Equity Wants to Educate Chicago Audiences on Union Vs. Nonunion Tours
Would you know the difference between a union and a nonunion national tour? Actors’ Equity is trying to distinguish between the two so that audiences are educated on the quality of the production. In September, the theatre actors’ union began an online campaign in Chicago to let people know the
Allison Williams Tackles the Iconic Role of Peter Pan on NBC
Thursday, Dec. 5 is going to be an epic night of television as NBC returns with their live musical. For Allison Williams, it’s a dream come true. The Girls star is playing the title role in Peter Pan Live! “From the second they announced it, I was emailing my agents
Bill Murray’s Advice on How to Do Your Best Work
Bill Murray is considered one of the most versatile and quirky actors in the entertainment industry. How does he continue to deliver high-level work in every phase of his career? He shared a few of his insider secrets during the Toronto International Film Festival this fall. The St. Vincent star
Has Hollywood Taken A Step Back When It Comes to Women in Hollywood?
If you think things have gotten better in Hollywood for women, think again. A recent Elle magazine article revealed that sexism is alive and well in Tinsel Town. While things certainly have improved over the decades, New York actress Katrina Day is pointing out areas where it still exists —
Hugh Jackman on ‘The River’ and Staying “Sharp” By Doing Theater
What’s it like to be at the top of your game in Hollywood, but still feel like middle age is creeping in? That’s exactly what Hugh Jackman is feeling at this moment even though he has another installment of X-Men on his production list. He told The New York Times, “In
‘The Walking Dead’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy Reveals the Secrets to Casting the AMC Show
The Walking Dead has changed things up a bit this season. The cast finally has the needed diversity it was missing from the first four seasons. Casting director Sharon Bialy shared her thoughts on the hit zombie show. Bialy dished about what goes on behind the scenes, “Everybody reads on