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Sometimes simple tricks can be very effective tools when it comes to character development. These can range from drawing from memories and experiences to fleshing out the character on your own. In the video below, Casting Director Erica Arvold and… Read More

Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in Judy, and Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln… These celebrated actors are just a few of the… Read More

Imagine being handpicked by the late Aretha Franklin to portray her, the legendary “Queen of Soul,” on the silver screen. American Idol alum Jennifer Hudson indeed received this honor years ago before Aretha’s death in 2018. Knowing she’d been selected… Read More

World-renowned Hollywood acting teacher Bernard Hiller has taught his masterclasses and private acting lessons in various countries across the globe over the past 35 years. He’s the author of Stop Acting, Start Living: A revolutionary guide to achieving success in… Read More

A recent Hollywood Reporter television directors roundtable took an interesting turn when three of the featured directors, who are also actors, were asked what actors hate to hear from directors. Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), Zach Braff (Ted Lasso), and… Read More

Pieces of a Woman centers on a powerful and intimate 26-minute birth scene filmed in one continuous take. Indeed, the whole film depends on getting that birthing scene just so. Vanessa Kirby portrays the young woman Martha who goes into… Read More

The prolific career of Robert Duvall spans seven decades in theater, film, and television punctuated with seven Oscar nods and one win. But while growing up and struggling in school, little did Duvall know that he’d become such an accomplished… Read More

The number of content creators on social media is ever-expanding and there’s no reason to think you can’t be a part of the phenomenon. Social media channels empower you to embrace your creativity, increase your brand awareness, reach new audiences,… Read More

The internationally renowned directing and acting coach Judith Weston has dedicated herself to connecting actors and directors for 35 years. Weston’s students include Alejandro G. Inarritu (The Revenant, Birdman), Ava DuVernay (Selma, A Wrinkle in Time), Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit,… Read More

Tom Cruise Tom Cruise struggled with shyness and dyslexia as a child. His family had to move a lot, so he was continually uprooted from schools which limited his ability to form lasting friendships. Cruise recalled, “Because I grew up… Read More

The Glow Girls quite literally glow in the voiceover industry. Cassie and Sabrina are an award-winning pair, breaking into the voiceover space together at a young age. The duo has already accomplished more than some do in a lifetime, working… Read More

Variety recently listed 10 comics to watch in 2021 featuring stand-up comedians, writers, and content creators who’ve managed to spread lightness and laughter despite all the challenges the world has endured the past 15 months. Here are five of those… Read More

Audiences far and wide can spot, or rather become fully gripped by a compelling acting performance. The power is undeniable, moving people to laughter one moment and tears the next. And yet it’s quite challenging to fully describe just what… Read More

During a Hollywood Reporter Roundtable discussion, dramatic actresses Anya Taylor-Joy, Elizabeth Olsen, Cynthia Erivo, MJ Rodriguez, and Gillian Anderson had plenty to share about the challenges they’ve experienced when separating from their characters. Just because a director hollers, “Cut!” doesn’t… Read More

Clearly, the craft of acting requires layers upon layers of devoted work. But what makes critically acclaimed performances stand out above the rest? Let’s listen to three actors who delivered such masterpieces give their sage advice.   Matthew McConaughey: Transitioning… Read More