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Alix Wilton Regan: Behind the Voice of Cyberpunk 2077’s Alt Cunningham
Actress Alix Wilton Regan is the voice of Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077, the action role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt. Regan is also the voice and body of several characters in other well-known games that have… Read More
7 Inspiring ‘Big Break’ Stories from Lupita Nyong’o and More Actors
Imagine scarfing down a slice at your local pizza shop as a stranger approaches. “Are you interested in modeling?” they ask. You reply that you would much rather act and are looking for an agent. And that’s how it happens…. Read More
Best Cameras for Self Tape Auditions
Choosing a camera setup for self tape auditions can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, Casting Frontier has excellent solutions for self tapes to give actors the competitive edge. But, for now, let’s consider the potential value of various cameras… Read More
Audition Advice from Broadway Casting Director Tara Rubin
When casting director Tara Rubin speaks about her work with actors, her love and respect for performers is clear to see. During her college years, Rubin herself majored in acting at Boston University. “It was pretty clear after the first… Read More
Epic Actor Training for the ‘Bridgerton’ Series
While 63 million viewers are binge-watching Bridgerton, the stars are likely recovering from all the training sessions they endured bringing the characters to life. Set in 1813 Regency London, siblings of a high-society family search for love in the romantic,… Read More
Inspirational Quotes About the Actor’s Journey
Every actor has his or her unique pathway while pursuing acting. Some start their journey to being a professional actor in their early childhood dressing up in costumes and performing before family members. Others discover the passion later in life,… Read More
Actors Talk Improv
The world of improv is an exciting, unpredictable place to inhabit as an actor. In fact, those who thrive in it can stand out in commercial work. Although improvisation insists that actors stay in the moment and give honest, relatable… Read More
Ethan Hawke on How His Early Failures Helped His Career
At just 14 years old, Ethan Hawke’s acting career began when he starred in the big-budget Hollywood movie Explorers. The film may have bombed at the box office but it taught Hawke an important lesson. Now a four-time Academy Award… Read More
‘Freaky’ Actress Celeste O’Connor: Black Women Are the Blueprint for Every Form of Art
Freaky and Ghostbusters: Afterlife actress Celeste O’Connor is on the rise, representing Black women and women, in general, in the climb up the entertainment ladder. Celeste is a prime example of how one can complete dreams and aspirations while at… Read More
The New Pilot Season!
Welcome to 2021! With this new year comes a new reality and new opportunities. What should actors expect this pilot season? It’s always been tough to get pilot auditions. This year, getting invited into a casting office may be even… Read More
Casting Director Shares Self-Tape Advice When Recording at Home
Actors have been putting themselves on tape for years, but I still see many issues as I look through my self-tape submissions. Let’s take a look at some of the more common errors. Backdrop I get that you may have… Read More
Anya Taylor-Joy Overwhelmed by ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Popularity
Anya Taylor-Joy is struck by the overwhelming success of The Queen’s Gambit. The 24-year-old star gives a riveting performance in the Netflix series which now rates as the most-watched limited series to date. In fact, The Queen’s Gambit’s viewership is… Read More
Josh Gad on the Audition that Changed His Life
Josh Gad almost gave up on his acting dreams when The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Broadway invited him to audition in 2005. In an interview with Off Camera, the 39-year-old actor recalls the memorable audition and the… Read More
Words of Wisdom: Audrey Helps Actors
Audrey Moore is a successful working actor and also an enthusiastic podcast host/actor advocate. Her podcast, Audrey Helps Actors, helps actors to get a leg up on the business. There is no pussyfooting around when it comes to Audrey Moore… Read More
How Embracing Your Weirdness Creates Authentic Acting
Konstantin Stanislavski once said, “The person you are is a hundred times more interesting than the best actor you could ever become.” Actors are often told to “be authentic” in their performances. Meisner-trained actors can bring their characters to life… Read More
