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Keanu Reeves’ Reputation as One of the Nicest Actors in Hollywood
“I don’t want to be a part of a world, where being kind is a weakness.” — Keanu Reeves You aspire to become a huge movie star, or at least a full-time, dedicated actor with a long list of box… Read More

Juilliard’s Moni Yakim on ‘Creating a Character’
https://youtu.be/aHYo9uRZ2Pw “I would like you to look at your total personality as if it were a jewel. Each facet is necessary for the structure of the polished stone if the full potential of the gem is to be revealed.” So… Read More

Casting Insights for ‘Stranger Things’ Casting Director Carmen Cuba
It’s been four years since addicted fans started watching Netflix’s Stranger Things, absorbing all the creepy happenings occurring in the fictitious town of Hawkins in the 1980s. Stranger Things was the streaming giant’s first original series, and there was no… Read More

Charlize Theron’s Intense Training for ‘The Old Guard’
For anyone who’s seen Charlize Theron in the 2017 action thriller Atomic Blonde, it’s quite evident the Academy Award-winning actress is a tremendously capable physical heroine with an impressive martial arts skillset. The fight scenes, many of which were filmed… Read More

Directors Discuss What It’s Like to Work with Joaquin Phoenix
It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since Joaquin Phoenix was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as the duplicitous, peevish Roman emperor Commodus in Ridley Scott’s revenge epic Gladiator. At twenty-four years old, the blossoming actor… Read More

Famous Actors Struggle with Self Tapes, Too
All the time and devotion poured into learning the craft of acting is not enough to land the role. Industry standards have changed, and to add to the audition jitters, today’s thespian needs to be ready to whip up a… Read More

Do you like IMDb posting your actual age?
How old are you? What? Really? Oh, okay. See, here’s the problem—you can’t lie about your age anymore! No more shaving five, ten, fifteen years off of your real age. I know, I know, it hurts, doesn’t it? But there’s… Read More

Will Ferrell Reflects on His ‘Saturday Night Live’ Audition
Will Ferrell is one of the most popular comedy actors of the last several decades. He’s easily recognizable from his era of films during the 2000s, which includes the buddy comedy Step Brothers, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The… Read More

Actresses who were told they weren’t ‘pretty enough’
Sometimes industry professionals, with all the emphasis on types, sound like high schoolers in the quad—ruthlessly assessing people’s appearances and being quick to label others. But just as teenagers grow up and realize that some people surprise you by growing… Read More

Eddie Murphy Had Only One Audition
In a recent Vanity Fair interview, comedic superstar Eddie Murphy made an astounding statement, especially for an actor who’s starred in over 40 films over the course of four decades. “I’ve only had one audition my whole life, you know,”… Read More

15 Actors’ Thoughts on Method Acting
Everyone’s heard of the in-depth and exhaustive lengths some actors go to in order to prepare for their roles, especially when it comes to method acting. And although there are plenty of non-method actors, the list of actors who use… Read More

Brad Pitt and Other Acting Greats Discuss Their Fears of Public Speaking
Brad Pitt has won 53 awards over his 30+ year career. His accolades include two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two SAG awards, two Golden Globes and an Emmy. Having won so many, the A-list actor has given plenty of acceptance speeches… Read More

Adam DeVine Shares His Inspirational Story
When he was 11 years old, actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and singer Adam DeVine experienced a brutal and life-changing event that nearly killed him. In this Off Camera interview, he shares an important lesson he learned while recovering—a lesson that… Read More

Stumptown Actor Cole Sibus on Working with Down Syndrome
Cole Sibus, an actor with Down syndrome, is an inspirational force. Currently on ABC’s Stumptown, Cole is doing something creative and living life to its fullest, which is very encouraging. Being an actor is not an easy task. Sheesh –… Read More

Jonathan Majors on How He Landed His Breakthrough Role in ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’
After portraying Montgomery “Mont” Allen in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Jonathan Majors’ career is bustling with opportunity. Indeed, he’s set to appear in Spike Lee’s upcoming epic war drama film Da 5 Bloods about four African-American Vietnam… Read More