“World’s Loneliest Dog” Lands Role in the Latest ‘Transformers’ Movie
Freya was six and still hadn’t found her forever home, until she caught the eye of none other than Michael Bay, director of Transformers.
‘Star Wars’, ‘Game of Thrones’ Casting Director Nina Gold On How She Discovered Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Emilia Clarke
Gold acknowledges that one of the hazards of her job is that agents constantly want to introduce her to their clients, but each production she works on already know what they are looking for.
‘Criminal Minds’ Casting Director Closes Controversial ‘The Actors Link’ Business
David is closing The Actors Link and his partner in the business, Brett Weinstock, will rebrand and reopen as ACE Studios without David’s financial involvement
Casting Society of America Forming Committee to Investigate “Pay-to-Play” Workshops
CSA President Richard Hicks told The Hollywood Reporter, “We have been in communication with the city attorney’s office as things come up. At the end of the day, it’s up to them to enforce.”
‘Vampire Diaries’ Casting Director Cancels Georgia Workshop
Greg Orson, casting director for The Vampire Diaries, has canceled his late April 29 and 30 acting workshops that were scheduled in Georgia.
Dustin Hoffman Taunted Meryl Streep About Her Dead Boyfriend While Working on ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’
“While filming the first scene, right before their entrance, he [Hoffman] slapped Streep hard across the cheek, leaving a red mark.”
‘Criminal Minds’ Casting Director Fired After Article on Casting Workshops
Is it a conflict of interest for a casting director of a popular television series to offer casting workshops to actors for a fee?
Dos Equis Pitchman “The Most Interesting Man in the World” Sued by Talent Agency
Stay litigious, my friends.
Actor Declared Brain Dead After Hanging Scene Goes Wrong
Raphael Schumacher was appearing in Mirages, described as an experimental six-scene immersive theatrical experience, which is staged in different parts of the theatre with the audience walking between them.
How One Casting Company Leverages Online Talent’s Social Media
A recent Variety survey showed that, according to teenagers, 8 of the ten most popular celebrities climbed to fame on YouTube, up from the 5 spots YouTubers claimed last year. The jump represents a notable and rapid shift in the way new generations prefer to consume entertainment. One glance at
Preview: ‘Broadway Sings Billy Joel’ on February 22 at The Highline Ballroom
On Monday, February 22, nearly two dozen Broadway stars will use one of their few days off to preform in a very special event, Broadway Sings Billy Joel at The Highline Ballroom
New Jersey Actor Facing Up to 10 Years in Prison for Handling a Pellet Gun During Scene
Bellario was in jail for four days and now faces five to ten years in prison.
Ellen Page Calls Out Hollywood’s Gay Double Standard
“I look at all the things I’ve done in movies: I’ve drugged a guy, tortured someone, become a roller-derby star overnight. But now I’m gay, I can’t play a straight person?” – Ellen Page
While in Acting School, ‘Star Wars’ Star John Boyega Posed for Stock Photos
The young Boyega appears extra studious in the images, and if it wasn’t for his Star Wars fame nobody would suspect that Boyega wasn’t a Cornhusker.
English Actor Apologizes for False Claims About Playing a Stormtrooper in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Considering Star Wars: The Force Awakens was one of the most anticipated movies of all time and has gone on to become one of the biggest blockbusters ever, any actor who had even a small role in the film has bragging rights.
Johnny Depp Tops Forbes’ 2015 List of Overpaid Actors
Forbes has named Johnny Depp as the most overpaid actor on its 2015 list
‘Bones’ Actors File Lawsuit Against 20th Century Fox TV Over Profits
The pair, along with Executive Producer Kathleen Reichs, have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against 20th Century Fox TV, Fox Broadcasting and its affiliated companies, for breach of contract and fraud.
Director Lenny Abrahamson on Casting Jacob Tremblay for ‘Room’
“He’s going to be a great one. He has that talent — whatever that talent is that really great actors are born with” – Lenny Abrahamson on young actor, Jacob Tremblay
James Gunn Wants Fans to Stop Asking Him for a Part in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’
There’s one thing James Gunn won’t do: cast you in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’, just because you asked.