Interviews, Monologues, Acting Tips and Advice Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation” How ‘Risky Business’ Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand” Casting Director Reuben Cannon on Casting John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Their First Roles Three Things for Actors To Do in the New Year Interview: Matt Loehr on Quick Changes and Huge Laughs with the National Tour of ‘Some Like It Hot” Interview: Zan Berube on ‘Back to the Future: The Musical,’ Auditions and Touring Life Interview: Ron Perlman on “Day of the Fight”, Collaborating with Jack Huston and Hating Auditions Jack Huston Talks ‘Day of the Fight’: Directorial Debut, Creative Challenges, and Assembling an All-Star Cast Why Ben Affleck Loves Acting Again: “I started developing my own criteria” Dakota Fanning on Outgrowing the ‘Child Actor’ Label and Finding Freedom on Set Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Chris Redd trades comedy for drama in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He shares how he tackled the challenge and what drew him to the role. The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation” How ‘Risky Business’ Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand” ACTORS ON ACTING Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand” Hartnett points out that his recent roles have helped him rediscover his passion for acting. Actors on ActingWhy Ben Affleck Loves Acting Again: “I started developing my own criteria” Actors on ActingDakota Fanning on Outgrowing the ‘Child Actor’ Label and Finding Freedom on Set Actors on ActingJulia Louis-Dreyfus on Bringing Truth to Every Performance INTERVIEWS Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Chris Redd trades comedy for drama in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He shares how he tackled the challenge and what drew him to the role. InterviewsThe Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation” InterviewsInterview: Matt Loehr on Quick Changes and Huge Laughs with the National Tour of ‘Some Like It Hot” InterviewsInterview: Zan Berube on ‘Back to the Future: The Musical,’ Auditions and Touring Life YOUTUBE VIDEOS Chris Redd, known for his sharp comedic chops on SNL and beyond, is stepping into a whole new world in Power Book III: Raising Kanan! In this interview, he shares what drew him to the gritty Power universe, how he approached this intense role, and what fans can expect from his character. We also dive into his transition from comedy to drama, behind-the-scenes stories from set, and how this role is pushing him in new creative directions. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Chris discusses his shift from comedy to a dramatic role in the Power Book III. 02:00 – Insights into his character, Early Tyler, and the preparation involved. 03:15 – On-Set Experiences and Memorable moments and dynamics with the Raising Kanan cast. 04:30 – Challenges in Dramatic Acting and the difficulties Chris faced while adapting to a serious role. 05:45 – Audience Takeaways and What viewers can expect from his character and the upcoming season. If you liked this video, please be sure to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjy6It6J9BTVdL0NVNGDsQ?sub_confirmation=1 DAILY ACTOR: https://www.dailyactor.com FOLLOW DAILY ACTOR: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dailyactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyactor/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailyactor Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/DailyActor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedailyactor/ 0 0 YouTube Video VVVzank2SXQ2SjlCVFZkTDBOVk5HRHNRLjJYZFNXWWJ1RXNv Chris Redd Gets Serious: Comedy, Drama and His New Role in Power Book III Raising Kanan Daily Actor March 20, 2025 11:19 am Get ready for an animated adventure as voice actors Eric Bauza and Candi Milo dive into their roles in Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up! In this exclusive interview, they share what it’s like to bring Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Petunia Pig to life, the challenges and joys of voice acting, and why this hand-drawn, 2D animated film is a must-see for fans of classic Looney Tunes. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, their thoughts on the evolution of animation, and what makes this movie stand out in today’s entertainment landscape. Don’t miss this deep dive into the wacky, wonderful world of Looney Tunes! #VoiceActing #EricBauza #CandiMilo #LooneyTunes #TheDayTheEarthBlewUp Timestamps: 04:00 – The Appeal of Hand-Drawn Animation 06:30 – Audience Reactions to the Film 09:00 – Challenges of Voice Acting Iconic Roles and Discussing the pressures and joys of voicing beloved characters. 11:00 – Thoughts on the evolving landscape of animation and the legacy of Looney Tunes. If you liked this video, please be sure to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjy6It6J9BTVdL0NVNGDsQ?sub_confirmation=1 DAILY ACTOR: https://www.dailyactor.com FOLLOW DAILY ACTOR: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dailyactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyactor/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailyactor Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/DailyActor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedailyactor/ 4 0 YouTube Video VVVzank2SXQ2SjlCVFZkTDBOVk5HRHNRLjNocEdkV0p0UVY0 Eric Bauza & Candi Milo on Voicing Daffy, Porky & Petunia in Looney Toons The Day the Earth Blew Up! Daily Actor March 13, 2025 1:15 pm Acting coach Michelle Danner shares three essential tips to keep your skills sharp, stay inspired, and create new opportunities in the industry. From training your craft to expanding your knowledge through film and networking with industry professionals, these insights will help you bring your A-game to every audition and performance. Watch now and start the year strong! #ActingTips #MichelleDanner #ActorLife #NewYearGoals Timestamps: 00:00 – Acting Advice: Train Your Craft 00:37 – Advice for Actors: Watch & Learn 01:14 – Networking Tips for Actors If you liked this video, please be sure to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjy6It6J9BTVdL0NVNGDsQ?sub_confirmation=1 DAILY ACTOR: https://www.dailyactor.com FOLLOW DAILY ACTOR: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dailyactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyactor/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailyactor Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/DailyActor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedailyactor/ 1 0 YouTube Video VVVzank2SXQ2SjlCVFZkTDBOVk5HRHNRLjU3LWFVM1llejVn Acting Coach Michelle Danner's Advice to Actors in the New Year Daily Actor February 10, 2025 9:30 am In this exclusive interview, Broadway veteran Matt Loehr takes us behind the scenes of the national tour of Some Like It Hot! Topics covered in the chat: • Starting the tour in Schenectady, New York and why it was the perfect kickoff spot. • Matt's journey from seeing the Broadway show to landing a lead role. • Insights into the rehearsal process with director Casey Nicholaw and the creative team. • The challenges of quick costume changes and high-energy performances. • Matt’s 27-year acting career, his philosophy on longevity, and his time as a professor. • His worst audition ever (hint: it involves Hamilton 🎶). Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 02:30 – Matt Talks about Some Like It Hot and Portraying Joe/Josephine 05:00 – Matt discusses his Audition for the show 07:30 – A look into the rehearsal process and preparation for the tour 09:00 – Matt is asked about quick costume changes 12:30 – How he has maintained his long career as an actor 16:19 – His Worst Audition If you liked this video, please be sure to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsjy6It6J9BTVdL0NVNGDsQ?sub_confirmation=1 DAILY ACTOR: https://www.dailyactor.com FOLLOW DAILY ACTOR: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dailyactor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyactor/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailyactor Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/DailyActor Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedailyactor/ 6 2 YouTube Video VVVzank2SXQ2SjlCVFZkTDBOVk5HRHNRLnNvdlViVHB4ak5Z Matt Loehr on Tapping into the National Tour of 'Some Like It Hot' Daily Actor January 27, 2025 2:32 pm ACTING TIPS Casting Director Reuben Cannon on Casting John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Their First Roles Casting director Ruben Cannon cast over 100 film and television productions and spoke about the most important lesson he learned about casting. 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The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation”
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand”
Jack Huston Talks ‘Day of the Fight’: Directorial Debut, Creative Challenges, and Assembling an All-Star Cast
Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Chris Redd trades comedy for drama in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He shares how he tackled the challenge and what drew him to the role.
The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation”
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand”
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: “I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand” Hartnett points out that his recent roles have helped him rediscover his passion for acting.
Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” Chris Redd trades comedy for drama in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He shares how he tackled the challenge and what drew him to the role.
Casting Director Reuben Cannon on Casting John Travolta and Bruce Willis in Their First Roles Casting director Ruben Cannon cast over 100 film and television productions and spoke about the most important lesson he learned about casting.
Three Things for Actors To Do in the New Year Acting coach Michelle Danner shares three essential pieces of advice for actors who are looking to sharpen their skills for 2025
How Actor Joel Austin Approached His Demanding Role in ‘The Harvester’ “The process of engaging difficult work can be said to be mentally and emotionally complicated, but easy to execute,” Austin writes.