The Army or an acting career? That was the choice Brian J. Smith faced back in 2007 when he walked down to the military recruitment office in Manhattan after a string of bad luck in his personal and professional life. “I was two months behind in the rent, I didn’t
Have you heard of actor Travis Tope? While you might not know the name yet, this up-and-coming actor has been offered three big projects. With only one film to his credit, MGM’s upcoming 2014 horror flick The Town That Dreaded Sundown, this 22-year-old has some huge offers on the table.
Jake Gyllenhaal is taking his career to the next level. After suffering a few setbacks with films like Prince of Persia, the 32-year-old actor is hitting a new stride with this year’s Prisoners and the upcoming film Nightcrawler. He talked with NPR about how he’s changed up his career in
Many actors in Hollywood are just another pretty face, but for Girls star Adam Driver, he’s a unique face. As the oddly attractive boyfriend of Hannah on the HBO series, the 29-year-old actor knows he is not your typical chiseled Tinsel Town performer. He joked about himself, “I’m like a
One of the most highly anticipated films of the holiday season is Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. One of the actors returning to the fan-favorite film is David Koechner who plays Champ Kind, the sportscaster at Ron Burgundy’s San Diego news station. The stand-up comedian recently spoke with the San
Ginnifer Goodwin took on the task of playing one of the most iconic figures in modern history, Jacqueline Kennedy. Even though she was game to undertake the role, it was one she knew she had to get right from the first day on set for the National Geographic TV movie,
Warning: Spoilers Ahead Melissa McBride is one of The Walking Dead‘s strongest female characters on the AMC series. However, last week’s shocking plot turn made a lot of fans worry about the actress’ character Carol. Will she return or is Carol done for good? With Carol admitting to Rick that
One of the most lauded shows currently on TV is Downton Abbey. The hit show has resonated with both viewers and critics alike, but for actress Penelope Wilton, shooting the series feels “like being in repertory theatre.” The 67-year-old actress continued, “It is like being in a company and all
Kate Winslet is making another run this awards season with her latest film Labor Day, written and directed by Jason Reitman. The movie is based on a 2009 Joyce Maynard novel about an unexpected romance between a single mother and an escaped convict. Winslet shares her screen time with Josh
2012 was a big year for Jennifer Lawrence. Not only did she have box office success with The Hunger Games, but she won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in Silver Linings Playbook. While many moviegoing audiences were already big fans, she won the hearts of Academy Awards show
Jared Leto is making waves for his transgender performance as Rayon in the fall film offering Dallas Buyers Club. Much has been made about his transformation into the character and the fact that he stayed in the role for the entire 25-day shoot. One of the highlights of the film is
Actress Kathy Bates has had tremendous success on the big and small screen. Harry’s Law fans rejoiced when she returned to television this season in the third installment of the American Horror Story anthology on FX. Her role in American Horror Story: Coven as 1800s-era serial killer Madame Delphine LaLaurie
One of the most iconic series from HBO’s slate of shows over the years has been Sex and the City. When the CW decided to do a prequel to the popular Sarah Jessica Parker show, some fans were concerned over who would play Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha in The
It’s hard for a teen star to navigate the waters when transitioning to a career as an adult actor. For Hayden Panettiere, there were a few bumps in the road, but the actress understands that it was all a part of the process. In an interview with HuffPost Entertainment, the
The media has been talking all year about Matthew McConaughey‘s weight loss for the upcoming film Dallas Buyers Club, but fans of Jared Leto might not even recognize the actor in the movie. Leto plays a transsexual who is suffering from both a drug addiction and AIDS. The actor lost
With so much talk about the current television slate being the new golden age of TV, it’s the perfect time for the upcoming documentary Seduced and Abandoned. The doc, produced by Alec Baldwin and directed by James Toback, focuses on the current state of the movie industry. Baldwin chatted with the
Diane Davis may not be a familiar name to you, but she’s making waves in the New York theatre scene. The actress is currently starring in The Model Apartment by Donald Margulies at Primary Stages. The 1988 revival’s storyline revolves around a character named Debby who is suffering from mental
For Jessica Lange fans, brace yourself for the news she recently revealed to the Los Angeles Times, she’s ready to retire. Don’t worry though, it’s a five-year plan for the 64-year-old actress. She shared how she wants to end her successful career. Lange said, “I am coming to the end
Auditions are one of the most important components of an actor’s career. However, it is often an artist’s least favorite aspect of trying to make it in Hollywood. Once you are an established working actor, does the audition process ever change? In a recent Envelope Screening Series with the Los
Laura Linney is currently in theaters in The Fifth Estate about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his rise to power as a free-speech activist. The story raises many complicated issues about information and how it should be distributed even when it affects global security. The Big C actress talked to
