John Goodman Talks Rehearsing and Learning Lines
“You just have to trust it — a lot more than I trust myself.”
Michael Caine: “I don’t think you ever retire from films — films retire you”
“There’ won’t be a great announcement or fanfare of trumpets. I just won’t do anything.” – Michael Caine
Casting Director Debra Zane on Casting Then Little Known Actor, Michael Shannon
When casting director Debra Zane brought in the little-known actor Michael Shannon to tape an audition for “Revolutionary Road,” she pulled out all the stops.
Need an Temp Job While You’re Looking for Acting Work?
If you’re in Los Angeles, here are some places that have temp jobs for actors. Executive Temps 818-563-2939 2321 West Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91506 www.executive-temps.com Exclusively entertainment temp agency. Services all major entertainment companies. At Work Entertainment 323-822-3288 8229 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90046 FAX: 323.822.3299 https://www.atwork.com/
Jenna Fischer’s Advice To Actors
I want to thank a reader who sent me this. Jenna Fischer‘s story could be any one of ours. Struggling to get an agent, finding money for headshots and classes and trying our best to rustle up work. This is a long read but well worth your time. She talks
Nathan Fillion Thanks His Soap Years
“I logged more on camera hours in my first three years of my career on ‘One Life to Live’ than I have in the rest of my career put together”
Jackie Earle Haley and the Phone Call that Changed Everything
Have you seen Watchmen? I thought it was good and Jackie Earle Haley was the best thing about the film. He was fantastic. In this article from SF Gate, he talks about his career, why he left acting and the phone call that brought him back to the big screen. On
Richard Jenkins: “Most advice you get is not very good”
Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins was recently asked the question: What’s the worst advice you’ve ever received? “Most advice you get is not very good. That’s the truth. I was told I had to live in L.A. Then I had to live in New York. I had to do this. I
Isla Fisher Almost Gave Up Acting
“I remember when I was auditioning for all these dramatic roles and getting rejected and really disheartened,” she said.
Loaded gun grazes actor’s ear during play rehearsel
I love these crazy local theater stories. Maybe it’s because I used to do tons of theater and stupid stuff always happened while we were doing shows… or maybe I love crazy actors stories. Either way, check this story out. An actor with the Sarasota Senior Theater was hospitalized Monday
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Advice to Young Actors
“The one thing you can count on is that the spotlight of attention will fade away” – Leonardo DiCaprio
Amy Adams on Going to Hollywood and Learning on the Job
“I had trouble being open when I first started acting on film” – Amy Adams
Resumes: The Phone Number Dilemma
Ever since I moved to LA, I’ve always been told never to put your phone number on your resume. I could totally understand part of the logic. You don’t want your number to fall into the hands of some deranged whacko. There are thousands of stories of headshots ending up
Matt Damon Gets Fat
Eating for your art: Matt Damon and other actors who’ve fattened up for a film. [This was our very first post! How things have changed… for the better! It had a picture attached to it and a link to an original article but for various reasons, we had to remove