Bill Pullman: “Theater can kill”
Theater directors: in case of emergency… call Bill Pullman.
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Tom Hanks on Why He’s Going to Broadway, Nora Ephron and Being “Afraid of Blowing It” (video)
While I respect wanting to challenge oneself as an actor, I often wonder why an A-list actor like Tom Hanks chooses to take a Broadway role, as he is with his Broadway debut Lucky Guy. After all, Hanks could command one of his usual hefty salaries for a movie role
Q&A: Amy Poehler and Adam Scott talk ‘Parks and Recreation’, Calzones and Leslie and Ben’s Future
They also talk guest stars and favorite show moments
Commercial Actors Facing Hit From “Reality Commercials” Starring Non-Actors
We’ve all seen or heard “Not a Paid Spokesperson” during commercials, which indicates that the person in the commercial truly loves the product he or she is pitching — and is not just being paid to say that (of course, they are usually being compensated anyway). It’s often an effective way to sell products, but the rise of so-called “reality commercials” — that is, commercials that cast non-professionals as spokespeople for the product — is bad news for commercial actors (who are already seeing declining pay).
Jessica Chastain Reveals How She Got Her SAG Card, Her First Years in L.A. and Choosing a Play over Filming a Pilot (video)
Jessica Chastain is a perfect example of an actress who by hell or high water was going to break through.
Holland Taylor on How She Came Up With the Idea for Her One-Woman Broadway Show Based on Former Texas Governor, Ann Richards
Holland Taylor is thrilled to finally have a part she can sink her teeth into. Not that playing a mom on Two and a Half Men isn’t exciting, but it’s not exactly a difficult role. With her new play, Ann, Taylor has the opportunity to portray former Texas governor, Ann Richards.
Discovering Your Inner Super Star: A Lil’ Confidence Booster
Find out 3 steps to finding your inner super star
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks ‘Snitch’ and Jumping at the Chance to Be Vulnerable On Screen
Millions of wrestling fans recognize Dwayne Johnson as The Rock — a trash-talking heavyweight who started wrestling in the mid-1990s until leaving for his burgeoning career in Hollywood movies in 2004. However, not only has Johnson recently returned to wrestling, he is also curiously hitting the busiest and most impressive streak of his acting career.
Rooney Mara on Reviews: “At the end of the day, I am so much more critical of myself than anyone else could be”
Few would think that Rooney Mara, whose acting career has launched into the stratosphere after appearing in The Social Network and starring as the titular character in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (which she received an Oscar nomination for), would still care about what reviewers thought of her performances.
Actor Yan England Takes Short Film to Oscar Finish Line
Yan England didn’t expect to go to the Academy Awards when he made his short film “Henry.” The 21-minute film is nominated in the live action short category with filmmakers such as actress Bryce Dallas Howard, whose film “When You Find Me,” is executive produced by her father Ron Howard.