Casting Frontier Blog

An actress at home trying an Eric Morris vulnerability exercise with a friend.
Mar 27, 2023

Acting Coach Eric Morris’ Vulnerability Exercises

“If you’re an actor, you sell emotions for money, and your emotions should be the entire spectrum of human emotions,” asserts Los-Angeles based acting instructor Eric Morris. “You should be able to access every single human emotion known to mankind…. Read More

Actress Margot Robbie taking a photo op.
Mar 27, 2023

Margot Robbie on Acting

Babylon star Margot Robbie is known for the depth of her performances, her on-screen magnetism, and her incredible work ethic. Skyrocketing to fame after her role as the Duchess of Bay Ridge in The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie’s momentum… Read More

Ke Huy Quan continued his award winning streak by taking home an Oscar for best supporting actor.
Mar 20, 2023

Ke Huy Quan Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actor

What a year it’s been for Ke Huy Quan. Quan, who took home a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his portrayal of Waymond Wang in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” also won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at… Read More

An actor making a powerful entrance to the stage. He learned many tips in order to perfect his performance.
Mar 20, 2023

Tips to Enter a Scene Powerfully

Whether performing onstage or on-set, auditioning or creating self tapes, never underestimate the importance of the first few seconds of a performance. That moment has the potential to make or break a performance. Indeed, the transition from the actor being… Read More

Mar 13, 2023

How to Not Take Things Personally

You’re convinced you nailed a challenging audition, but at the end, the casting professional looks at his cell phone. Someone who you believe has less skill than you lands the significant role for which you also auditioned. You read a… Read More

Bryan Cranston attends the 'Isle of Dogs' press conference during the 68th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 15, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
Mar 13, 2023

Bryan Cranston’s Advice to Aspiring Actors

Bryan Cranston takes pride in the fact that he’s been a working actor for most of his life. Starting in the industry in his 20s, the Hollywood native believed there would always be actors with more talent than him, so… Read More

Tips to Improve Networking Skills

Mar 8, 2023

Tips to Improve Networking Skills


Described as a “master networker,” UK-based producer and writer Farah Abushwesha shared valuable tips to help make connections in the entertainment industry. Abushwesha launched her own production company Rocliffe in 2000, and her credits include the Netflix original “Irreplaceable You,”… Read More

Jamie Lee Curtis on Her Oscar Nomination
Mar 8, 2023

Jamie Lee Curtis on Her Oscar Nomination

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” received a leading 11 Oscar nominations this year, including a best supporting actress nod for Jamie Lee Curtis. In this genre-bending film, Curtis portrays the IRS auditor Deirdre Beaubeirdre, the nemesis of Michelle Yeoh’s character,… Read More

Casting Directors on the Changes in Background Casting
Mar 1, 2023

Casting Directors on the Changes in Background Casting

Working as a background actor has its advantages. It’s an opportunity to gain on-set experience and develop professional relationships, and in addition, extras have the option of working on a short- or long-term basis. Top casting directors routinely turn to… Read More

Mark W. Travis on Interrogating a Character
Mar 1, 2023

Mark W. Travis on Interrogating a Character

In a Travis International Film Institute webinar, Mark W. Travis both demonstrates and explains his director-centered approach designed to efficiently generate organic and authentic performances from actors. The Travis Technique utilizes an interrogation process that peppers characters with a series… Read More

Tips for Casting Kids and Teens From Carol Goldwasser
Feb 22, 2023

Carol Goldwasser’s Tips for Casting Kids and Teens

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

'The Whale' Actor Brendan Fraser on His Comeback
Feb 22, 2023

‘The Whale’ Actor Brendan Fraser on His Comeback

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

Casting Director Dan Hubbard on the Secrets of Casting
Feb 15, 2023

Casting Director Dan Hubbard on the Secrets of Casting

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

'Causeway' Actor Brian Tyree Henry on Surrendering to the Character
Feb 15, 2023

‘Causeway’ Actor Brian Tyree Henry on Surrendering to the Character

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

Voice-Over Talent Agent Portia Scott’s Advice for Actors
Feb 8, 2023

Voice-Over Talent Agent Portia Scott’s Advice for Actors

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

Tips From Top Talent Agents
Feb 8, 2023

Tips From Top Talent Agents

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