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Matt Damon on What It Takes to Succeed as an Actor
Hollywood is full of super-charged, hardworking stars who often engross themselves in several projects simultaneously, and one of these actors is Matt Damon. The Massachusetts native is known for his never-say-die work ethic whether he’s starring in movies, producing films… Read More
Nicole Kidman and Amy Adams on the Need to Be Flexible
Nicole Kidman and Amy Adams have both had stellar careers. Aside from both powerhouses being a part of the DC Universe, the two actors are reprising several roles years later (Adams as Giselle in the Disney + sequel Disenchanted and… Read More
Ways to Get a Theatrical Agent When You Only Have a Commercial Agent (and vice versa)
While it’s not mandatory, having a talent agent can sure make working as an actor easier. Commercial agents, for example, can schedule profitable commercial auditions for their actors as well as negotiate contracts once a job is booked. And a… Read More
5 Actors Who’ve Battled Opioids
Opioids are all over the news these days. Derived from the poppy plant, the drug comes in many forms and names including codeine, fentanyl, methadone, Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet. Alarmingly, over 49,000 U.S. deaths involving opioids occurred in 2017. The… Read More
Take the Quiz: What’s Your Creative Type?
Do any of the following statements sound familiar to you? “I’m an actor because I love learning the craft and getting whisked away into a scene, but how do I go about getting an agent?” “There’s nothing more rewarding than… Read More
Sissy Spacek on Her Most Iconic Characters
The tremendous acting talent, Sissy Spacek, shares what it’s like getting “swept up” in some of her most iconic characters in this GQ interview. From playing the unforgettable title role in Carrie, her acclaimed portrayal of country music star Loretta… Read More
A Look Back at ‘Angel Heart’
Alan Parker’s psychological thriller/horror film Angel Heart blew people’s doors off when it came out in the blockbuster year of 1987. It may do the same for anyone interested in this gem 30 years later. Keep in mind, 1987 brought… Read More
Tom Hardy’s Battles with Addiction Informed his Creative Choices in ‘Venom’
English actor Tom Hardy, who stars as the beastly Marvel character Venom in the highly anticipated film Venom, says his past experiences with addiction informed his nightmarish performance as the infamous antihero. The star sat down with Esquire to talk… Read More
9 Actors Who Have Struggled with Imposter Syndrome
After landing a role, do you get a sinking feeling and begin to think that most performers are more capable and qualified than you? Do you sometimes experience intense feelings that your ideas or talents are not worthwhile enough to… Read More
6 Actors Share Their Bulking-Up Diets and Workout Tips
There’s a lot of pressure on actors who are set to portray characters with massive, if not impossibly muscular physiques. Once a shoot date is on the calendar and the clock is ticking, they are challenged to measure up to… Read More
How a College Friend Inspired Lisa Kudrow’s Iconic Phoebe in ‘Friends’
While auditioning for a pilot, Lisa Kudrow was given a character whose life was full of tragedy and asked to play her in a comedic way. In an Archive of American Television interview, Kudrow describes how she found Phoebe Buffay,… Read More
How Understanding Writer’s Intent and Story Enhance Your Script Analysis Skills
If you were given the instruction manual for a new product but the manual was meant for a different product, do you think you’d have much success properly operating that product? Not likely. Holding a script that you haven’t correctly… Read More
How Meditation Can Help Your Acting Career
When we hear the word meditation, certain images come to mind. For some, it’s that neighbor chanting “Om” at the top of their lungs. For others, it’s an immediate sense of calm, connecting yourself to the spiritual world while keeping… Read More
A Complete Guide to On-set Do’s and Don’ts
Legendary screen actress Gene Tierney once said, “Eccentric behavior is not routinely noticed around a movie set.” As much as we like to believe that a TV and film set has just as much drama as the story being told,… Read More
Oscar-Winning Actors Thank Their Mothers for Their Unconditional Love
This week we celebrate mothers and the rich and varied ways they contribute to our lives. Many Academy Award-winning actors have expressed their gratitude for the love and support of their moms, acknowledging the ways they’ve cradled and fortified their… Read More
