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15 Famous Actors on Rejection
Apr 30, 2025

Famous Actors on Rejection

When Jurassic World Dominion actress Bryce Dallas Howard was thinking about pursuing an acting career, her grandmother told her that a working actor has to go on 64 auditions before landing one role, on average. This information gave Bryce clarity… Read More

Insights from 'Gilmore Girls' Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas
Nov 9, 2022

Insights from ‘Gilmore Girls’ Casting Director Jill Anthony Thomas

Industry powerhouse Jill Anthony Thomas has been casting for thirty years with a specialty in comedy. The Los Angeles-based casting director’s work includes the feature film “Best in Show,” as well as the television shows “Gilmore Girls,” “King of the… Read More

Two actors learning how to use Castin Frontier's Agent finder tool.
Nov 2, 2022

How to Use Casting Frontier’s Agent and Talent Finder Tools

Whether you’re an actor looking for an agent or a talent representative seeking fresh faces for your roster, you can find it within Casting Frontier. When you click into your profiles, you’ll find our Agent Finder and Talent Finder tools…. Read More

6 Tips to Laugh on Cue
Nov 2, 2022

6 Tips to Laugh on Cue

Hopefully when in the midst of a performance, you’re riding your character’s varying waves of emotions, moment by moment in a deep and genuine manner. If so, when your character is called to chuckle, giggle, yuk, crack up, or be… Read More

Meisner Instructor Jim Jarrett on Setbacks and Insecurities
Nov 2, 2022

Meisner Instructor Jim Jarrett on Setbacks and Insecurities

That which hinders your task is your task.” — Sanford Meisner Setbacks are part of acting and, indeed, a part of life. Just as there are times for advancement and celebration, there are moments of pause and reflection. Acting instructor… Read More

Ricky Gervais on the Principles of Comedy
Oct 26, 2022

Ricky Gervais on the Principles of Comedy

Funnyman Ricky Gervais is known for his dry wit, dark humor, and politically incorrect jokes. Whether he’s acting in a movie, creating and starring in a television series, voicing animated characters, or hosting awards shows, he finds a way to… Read More

Casting Insights From Superhero Casting Director Sarah Finn
Oct 26, 2022

Casting Insights From Superhero Casting Director Sarah Finn

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

3 Tips from Acting Coach Howard Fine
Oct 19, 2022

3 Tips from Acting Coach Howard Fine

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’s Acting Metaphors
Oct 19, 2022

Mark Rylance’s Acting Metaphors

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

Naomi Ackie on Portraying Whitney Houston
Oct 12, 2022

Naomi Ackie on Portraying Whitney Houston

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

Casting Professionals Weigh in on What Makes a Successful Actor
Sep 10, 2025

Casting Professionals Weigh in on What Makes a Successful Actor

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

Advice Actors Would Give to Their Younger Selves
Oct 15, 2025

Advice Actors Would Give to Their Younger Selves

“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

Insights for Aspiring Actors from Casting Director April Webster
Oct 5, 2022

Insights for Aspiring Actors from Casting Director April Webster

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

‘Abbott Elementary’ Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph on Winning an Emmy
Sep 28, 2022

‘Abbott Elementary’ Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph on Winning an Emmy

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

What Casting Director Robert Sterne Looks for in Actors
Jul 1, 2025

What Casting Director Robert Sterne Looks for in Actors

Robert Sterne is one of the United Kingdom’s top casting directors, known for his work with casting partner Nina Gold on the acclaimed series The Crown. Sterne’s many awards include five Emmys — three for casting Game of Thrones (2015,… Read More