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Award-winning casting director Sarah Finn has cast over a hundred feature films in every genre. She’s most recognized for casting the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting in 2006 with “Iron Man.” In addition to a steady flow of superhero blockbusters… Read More

The highly sought-after acting coach Howard Fine is famous for his keen insights and practical approach to the craft of acting. Over the past three decades, the Los Angeles-based instructor has led a bounty of actors to international acclaim, including… Read More

Mark Rylance has given consistently powerful performances on both stage and screen for decades. In turn, the “Bridge of Spies” actor has been awarded with an Oscar, three Tonys, and two Laurence Olivier Awards. When speaking about the craft of… Read More

The much-anticipated Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is set to be released in theaters this December with rising star Naomi Ackie as the lead. The British actress is known for playing the warrior Jannah in “Star Wars:… Read More

What are the qualities that make an actor more likely to succeed in the field? With their unique vantage points, experts in the industry have seen over the course of years the personal qualities that impact an actor’s ability to… Read More

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” — Roy T. Bennett While pursuing their creative aspirations in the entertainment industry, performers must face endless challenges head-on. Along every step… Read More

Los Angeles-based casting director April Webster is known for her warm and welcoming manner with actors. She loves to create a supportive environment, viewing herself as their advocate. The Emmy-winning casting director has a gift for casting ensembles that feel… Read More

Sheryl Lee Ralph won best supporting actress in a comedy series at the 74th Emmy Awards for portraying teacher Mrs. Barbara Howard in the ABC mockumentary “Abbott Elementary.” The sitcom centers its storyline on an underfunded school in Philedelphia and… Read More

Casting director Robert Sterne is one of the United Kingdom’s top casting directors. He works closely with Nina Gold, his casting partner in the acclaimed series “The Crown.” Sterne’s many awards include five Emmys — three for casting “Game of… Read More

Jack Nicholson once said, “I hate giving advice, because people won’t take it.” Well, here are some actors that certainly did appreciate the advice of their acting colleagues. In fact, they never forgot their words of wisdom. Here are a… Read More

Casting director Ellen Lewis is responsible for casting a steady stream of iconic films throughout her legendary career. The Chicago native won Emmy Awards for her work on “The Queen’s Gambit,” “Boardwalk Empire,” and “Angels in America,” and she frequently… Read More

People are complicated. They can feel a wide range of emotions at once while still managing to get through their day. This is what actors seek to explore and express in their dynamic characters. When done well, a compelling performance… Read More

Acclaimed casting director Lucy Bevan boasts a long and impressive casting resume, which includes “The Batman,” “Belfast,” “Cruella,” “Maleficent,” “Cinderella,” “Jungle Book,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Based in London, Bevan selects talent for British independent films, theater, and television,… Read More

Ethan Hawke, Peter Dinklage, Winona Ryder, Sam Rockwell, Natasha Lyonne and many more. In 2014, playwright-novelist-actor Eric Bogosian published a book titled “100 (monologues),” featuring a collection of monologues he had originally performed as part of his six off-Broadway solo… Read More

Addicted fans have been watching “Stranger Things” for five seasons, absorbing all the creepy happenings occurring in the fictitious town of Hawkins in the 1980s. There was no certainty it would turn into the hit it has become, but with… Read More