Jeff Bridges on Creating a Character, ‘Hell or High Water’ and Playing The Dude
“I use elements of myself—I see my parallels with a character—and find similar things in my own personality.” – Jeff Bridges on Creating a Character
Benjamin Bratt: “For as limiting as the opportunities are for actors and actresses of color I’ve been very blessed”
“…it’s dangerous to keep going down the same artistic path.” – Benjamin Bratt
Watch: Keegan-Michael Key Explains Why “Improv actors are at war together”
Check out Key’s points on why it’s so important for improv actors to have each others’ backs in the clip above.
Norman Reedus on Acting: “If it’s something you really want, you have to roll with the rejection”
Norman Reedus is a fan-favorite star on The Walking Dead and was in the cult favorite film The Boondock Saints. However, in the dozen years between those two gigs Reedus had experienced ups and downs in his career and in many cases he was cast in very small roles in
Alleged “Pay-to-Play” Casting Workshops Now Under Investigation by Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has appointed an investigator in order to address the so-called “pay-to-play” casting workshop scandal.
Michael Shannon on Actors Working for Free: “I think as a group actors need to stop enabling this behavior”
“If somebody’s got a good script and you want to put good actors in it then everybody should be taken care of.” – Michael Shannon
Aubrey Plaza: “It’s always mind-blowing to me that people assume that I am my character”
“I never feel satisfied. I never feel like I can take a break” – Aubrey Plaza
Interview: Sheri Sanders on Her Ultimate Musical Theatre Resource, ‘Rock the Performance’
Sanders chats about the website ‘Rock the Performance’ and her tips on getting out of your own head and how to nail musical auditions.
Eric Stonestreet on Why He’s an Actor and His Voiceover Role in ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
“I freaking hated it when I would tell somebody I was an actor and they would say, “Oh, what restaurant do you work at?” – Eric Stonestreet
Movie Review: Ian McKellen and Anthony Hopkins Star in ‘The Dresser’
Both Hopkins and McKellen are putting on a master class and it’s not to be missed.