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Eddie Murphy, who only ever had one audition in his life.
Feb 22, 2020

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

Jul 28, 2022

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, an actor who overcame a fear of public speaking.
Apr 2, 2024

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.
Mar 27, 2024

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
Jan 21, 2020

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 describes how he landed his role in 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco.'
Jan 19, 2020

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

Jan 6, 2020

‘The Farewell’ Star Awkwafina Takes Home the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy

Actress and rapper Awkwafina won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy at the 2020 Golden Globes for her deeply moving performance in Lulu Wang’s The Farewell.  She portrayed Billi, an aspiring Chinese-American writer who visits her beloved and gravely… Read More

Spongebob voice actor Tom Kenny gives superb advice.
Dec 5, 2019

Legendary Voice Actor Tom Kenny Talks SpongeBob 

At Casting Frontier, our mission is to empower actors everywhere to expand their horizons and build their careers by offering a simple, no-nonsense portal to apply for real casting calls and auditions right from your computer. But beyond connecting actors… Read More

An actor performing a game changer workout.
Nov 18, 2019

Netflix Documentary ‘Game Changers’ Advocates a Plant-Based Diet

It takes a tremendous amount of focus, grit, intelligence, clarity, and energy to become a working actor. After all, the hustle in Hollywood is nonstop: work out in the morning, audition at any number of locations throughout the day, hit… Read More

Adam Driver smiling outside in a suit.
Feb 21, 2024

Actors Who Were in the Military

Prior to transitioning to stage and screen, many actors have served in the military, taking discipline and other skills from their experience to inform their acting. Here are four actors whose military paths preceded their Hollywood ambitions. Adam Driver Before… Read More

Nov 4, 2019

Lance Reddick on the Injury that Led to a Career in Acting

Actor Lance Reddick is best known for his roles in The Wire, Fringe, and the John Wick trilogy. But early on, his goal was to become a working musician—not an actor. In this Off Camera interview, Reddick recalls the debilitating… Read More

Aaron Paul, star of 'El Camino - A Breaking Bad Movie.'
Oct 18, 2019

Continuity Issues with ‘El Camino’ – SPOILER ALERT!

In the final episode of Breaking Bad we saw the newly liberated Jesse Pinkman barreling down the road to nowhere in a badass El Camino screaming his bloody head off. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, written and directed by… Read More

Zooey Deschanel is one of the actors on our list that had childhood dreams of becoming an actor.
Apr 24, 2024

10 Actors Whose Childhood Dream Was to Become a Performer

Did you always know you wanted to become an actor? The acting bug bites at different times for every performer, but many are compelled at young ages to enter show business. If you’re one of those thespians, here are 10… Read More

Selena Gomez gave an awesome speech on mental health.
Sep 30, 2019

Selena Gomez’s Speech on Mental Health at McLean Awards

For years, Selena Gomez has bravely shared her mental health struggles with the public, and this month, the actress singer was honored with the 2019 McLean Award for raising awareness about depression and anxiety.  Each year, the McLean Hospital honors… Read More

Bryan Cranston had an awesome epiphany that changed his acting career.
Apr 17, 2023

Bryan Cranston’s Epiphany That Changed His Career

Bryan Cranston once shared an “epiphany” he had in his 30s that transformed his acting career. During an interview with Variety, the Breaking Bad actor shared an important shift in his mindset as it pertained to auditions and handling rejection…. Read More