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You might not know Richard Jenkins by name, but chances are you’ve seen him in one of the many supporting roles he’s played since the 1980s. His most recognizable roles include Professor Walter Vale in The Visitor — which earned… Read More

Tomb Raider actress Alicia Vikander grew up watching action and adventure movies, wondering what it would be like to act in such rigorous stories. Playing the iconic character Lara Croft has given her the opportunity to climb cliff faces, zipline… Read More

For almost 40 years, Larry Moss has directed numerous theater productions and coached countless thespians for stage and screen. To name a few successful actors, the legendary acting coach worked with Helen Hunt on her Oscar-winning As Good As It… Read More

Casting director/producer Bonnie Timmermann has an understated manner about her, but she’s certainly a powerhouse. Throughout her 44-year career, she’s cast about 100 films including Heat, Black Hawk Down, Armageddon and Amadeus. With her open heart and hard work, she’s… Read More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqK20Sqkas Maze Runner: The Death Cure was rated number-one at the North American box-office during its opening weekend. In fact, all of the films in the Maze Runner trilogy opened at number-one. The lead actors in the teen dystopian science-fiction action… Read More

Twenty years ago, Uma Thurman was in a serious car crash while on location in Mexico filming the final days of Kill Bill. Thurman suffered permanent injuries to her neck and knees as well as a concussion. It significantly impacted… Read More

You’d be hard-pressed to miss Nina Gold’s work, as the multi-award-winning casting director has hand-selected spot-on actors for numerous productions over the past decades. Examples of her work include The King’s Speech, Les Miserables and The Martian. Gold is best… Read More

If you’re binge-watching Netflix and curious about titles described as “hilarious,” “very dark” and “sobering,” then check out the documentary that follows Jim Carrey during the making of the 1999 film Man on the Moon. Jim & Andy: The Great… Read More

Hollywood is known for its parties, after-parties, galas and mixers. It also has its share of cautionary tales, which can put the entertainment industry in a bad light. That being said, it’s perfectly reasonable to attend parties without ever sipping… Read More

You may not recognize Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård without cracking demonic clown makeup. Best known for his portrayal as Pennywise the Dancing Clown from the film adaptation of the 1986 Stephen King novel and mega movie hit It, the then-33-year-old… Read More

In this TEDx Talk, improv instructor Jennifer Hunter and members of her ensemble demonstrate five fundamentals of improvisation and how these skills are useful in creating a better, more enjoyable life. The parameters of improv provide structure for performers and… Read More

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckulh3cSPuU When Harry Dean Stanton died this past Friday at 91 years of age, many fans on the internet and social media platforms called him the GOAT of character actors. Indeed, Roger Ebert once said, “No movie featuring either… Read More

“I’m funny, how? I mean, funny like I’m a clown?” –Tommy DeVito Am I really doing enough to advance my career? To succeed? Do I have the grit, determination and ingenuity to actualize my dreams? Am I working hard enough… Read More

A successful sitcom is like a big house filled with funny, topical storylines, memorable, identifiable characters and a plethora of laugh-out-loud jokes. Just think of I Love Lucy, Friends, All in the Family, Seinfeld and Modern Family, and how hysterically… Read More

While it’s the exception to the rule, sometimes actors book jobs without returning for a callback audition. In the video below, House of Cards casting director Erica Arvold and Lincoln actor and acting coach Richard Warner discuss some of the… Read More