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Keanu Reeves, known for being humble and generous.
Jul 25, 2020

The Humble and Generous Keanu Reeves

One day—one fine day—you plan on being an A-list movie star—or at least a B … or even a C. How about a recognizable working actor? Regardless of the details, it’s safe to say you aspire to have a career… Read More

Cover photo for the documentary 'Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy."
Jul 19, 2020

Juilliard’s Moni Yakim on ‘Creating a Character’

“I would like you to look at your total personality as if it were a jewel. Each facet is necessary for the structure of the polished stone if the full potential of the gem is to be revealed.” So says… Read More

Kelly PReston, who sadly passed away.
Jul 18, 2020

‘Jerry Maguire’ Actress Kelly Preston Dies at the Age of 57

“Kelly Preston, wife of John Travolta, dead at 57.” This is a typical headline or header you might read in the wake of the Jerry Maguire actress Kelly Preston’s death. But Preston was much more than a famous movie star’s… Read More

Actors that have created chemistry in rehearsal, making for a great play.
Jul 16, 2020

Creating Chemistry

  Chemistry is that magical connection that actors create on camera that makes us want to keep watching. We see it on daytime soaps, shows like Empire and almost every movie ever made. Some chemistry is good, some bad and… Read More

Siren actor Ian Verdun, who has a lot to say about diversity.
Jul 14, 2020

Siren Actor Ian Verdun On Diversity

Siren actor Ian Verdun has made an impact in show business, and his life, in more ways than one. The interview below has real quality answers to a lot of burning questions that actors have. Ian, a graduate of the… Read More

The cast of the hit Netflix show 'Stranger Things.' The crew was put together by Casting Director Carmen Cuba.
Jul 13, 2020

Casting Insights for ‘Stranger Things’ Casting Director Carmen Cuba

It’s been four years since addicted fans started watching Netflix’s Stranger Things, absorbing all the creepy happenings occurring in the fictitious town of Hawkins in the 1980s. Stranger Things was the streaming giant’s first original series, and there was no… Read More

Charlize Theron, who had intense training for her role in 'The Old Guard.'
Jul 12, 2020

Charlize Theron’s Intense Training for ‘The Old Guard’

For anyone who’s seen Charlize Theron in the 2017 action thriller Atomic Blonde, it’s quite evident the Academy Award-winning actress is a tremendously capable physical heroine with an impressive martial arts skillset. The fight scenes, many of which were filmed… Read More