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Casting director Carol Goldwasser won two Casting Society of America Artios Awards for her excellence in casting, and the young talents she cast went on to receive Kid’s and Teen Choice Awards, Young Artists Awards, and Emmy Award nominations for… Read More

Brendan Fraser’s performance in “The Whale” has been met with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the part represents a major comeback for the beloved actor—his first leading role in almost ten years. The story… Read More

London-based casting director Dan Hubbard comes from a family of casting directors and has garnered over 20 years of experience in the industry. His work in film includes “Captain Phillips,” “Churchill,” “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “King Kong,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,”… Read More

Brian Tyree Henry’s performance in “Causeway” has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of James Aucoin, the New Orleans auto mechanic and amputee, who experienced a painful personal loss. His character befriends Lynsey, a… Read More

Portia Scott runs the voice-over department at Coast to Coast Talent Group in Los Angeles, specializing in animation, video games, and commercial ADR. Starting as an actor, she transitioned to representing voice actors 25 years ago. During a conversation with… Read More

What’s the best way to get on the radar of talent agents? During a conversation with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, William Morris’ April King, United Talent Agency’s Jonathan Weinstein, and Creative Artists Agency’s Brian Boone shared valuable insights for actors. Brian… Read More

At this year’s Golden Globes, Colin Farrell won Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy Motion Picture for his performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” He portrays Pádraic, a sweet-souled farmer in the dark tragicomedy set off the west coast of Ireland…. Read More

In the book “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones,” author James Clear shares useful strategies for self-improvement and explains them in a way that is both easy to understand and applicable… Read More

Most actors will think they’re audition-ready after learning the lines, working on their character and making creative choices. However, there’s more that can be done to make the most of any audition opportunity. In the video below, Ajarae Coleman, founder… Read More

How is it possible that celebrities such as Hayden Panettiere, Sarah Michelle-Gellar, Uma Thurman, Shakira, and Jessica Simpson struggle profoundly with their self-image? The culprit is body dysmorphic disorder, a psychological malady that distorts a person’s body image. A suffering… Read More

Indian corporate lawyer-turned-film and television actress Sharika Raina shared some of her auditioning experiences with 101 India, describing several times she’s encountered the casting couch while establishing her acting career. “Nothing ever goes down at an audition. It’s just an… Read More

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released over thirty years ago; it’s an enduring story about a lonely boy who makes close friends with an abandoned alien called “E.T.” The film’s concept was based on an imaginary companion that a then-teenage Steven… Read More

The craft of theater acting and acting in front of the camera have been described as essentially the same thing for an actor: performing a character amidst a storyline to be appreciated by audiences. While some actors enjoy both mediums… Read More