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Apr 2024

‘Barbarian,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Casting Director Nancy Nayor Opens Up About Genre Casting

Nancy Nayor might do a fair amount of work in the genre space, but don’t limit her to just… Read More

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Apr 2024

Key Equipment for Recording Your Voiceover Projects at Home

Last time, we discussed sound treatment and building out your home studio. This time, we’ll be taking a look… Read More

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Apr 2024

What’s Casting: Vogue Commercial with Major Auto Brand, Goose Creek Candle, badboyboards

Our weekly roundup of casting calls and auditions wraps up with two commercials: a collaboration between Vogue and a… Read More

Diverse group of actors rehearsing backstage.

Apr 2024

Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 1: Who You Are vs. What You Are

I’ve written before about how easily actors and artists entwine their sense of identity with their art. But I… Read More

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Matthew Davis & Alexander Hodge Join ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ NBC Drama Pilot

The Vampire Diaries alum Matthew Davis and Alexander Hodge (Insecure) have been tapped as series regulars opposite Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb and Ben Rappaport in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC‘s drama pilot.

TVLine

Chris Farley Biopic to Star 'Blackbird’s' Paul Walter Hauser; Josh Gad to Direct

Paul Walter Hauser, whose work on Apple TV+’s Blackbird earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, is set to play Farley in the movie, which is being directed by Josh Gad.

The Hollywood Reporter

Justin Lin to Direct Crime Thriller ‘Stakehorse’ for Amazon MGM

Justin Lin has come aboard to direct Stakehorse, a crime thriller set up at Amazon MGM Studios. Lin and his Perfect Storm Entertainment banner will also produce the feature, joining Todd Lieberman and Alex Young of Hidden Pictures on the project.

Variety

‘Doctor Who’: Varada Sethu Officially Joins Season 2 as Ncuti Gatwa’s Companion Alongside Millie Gibson

Varada Sethu has officially joined Doctor Who Season 2 as the new companion of Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor — but she won’t be replacing current companion Millie Gibson.

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Diverse group of actors rehearsing various emotions backstage.

Apr 2024

Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 2: Theatre, Not Therapy

We’ve talked about how dangerous entangling your sense of worth with your career can be for your mental health.… Read More

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Apr 2024

Legendary Casting Director John Papsidera Talks ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and More

Casting Director John Papsidera has had an extraordinary start to 2024. His involvement in the critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer… Read More

Ansley Moncoeur outside in a blue and white polo shirt smiling.

Apr 2024

Success Story: How Ansley Moncoeur’s Interaction With Michael Cera Led to an Upgrade and SAG Voucher on the Set of ‘Life & Beth’

Many entertainment industry professionals will tell you, it’s all about being in the right place at the right time.… Read More

PJ Sosko dressed as Hunter S. Thompson pointing at the camera.

Apr 2024

‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star PJ Sosko Talks Learning from Masters to Portray Icons Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S. Thompson

PJ Sosko is a consummate actor. He’s been doing it professionally for more than three decades now, working in… Read More

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Apr 2024

Home Studio Building Essentials for Voice Actors Everywhere

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed every industry, including voiceover. Before 2020, most voice actors relied on their local recording studios… Read More

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Apr 2024

The Art of Silent Expression: Acting Without Words

Acting relies heavily on verbal communication to convey emotions, thoughts and intentions. Yet, the ability to communicate without words… Read More

Apr 2024

Fight Director Benedetto Robinson Gets into the Nitty Gritty of Fight Choreography, What it Means to Be an Actor Combatant

Recently, I got to sit down and talk with actor, combatant and fight director Benedetto Robinson. During his varied… Read More

Kim Wistedt, CSA smiling in a black shirt at an event.

Apr 2024

Fincannon & Associates’ Kimberly Wistedt, CSA Talks Casting Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ and Atlanta’s Amazing Brunches

Kimberly Wistedt, CSA has always wanted to be in casting, whether she knew it or not. The Atlanta native… Read More

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Apr 2024

What’s Casting: Frankincense & Myrrh, Tech Brand Campaign, Major Skincare Brand Commercial

This week’s casting calls roundups includes commercials for Frankincense & Myrrh and a major skincare brand. There are also… Read More

Cristiana Dell'Anna (center) as Francesca Cabrini walking outside with a group of nuns.

Apr 2024

Cristiana Dell’Anna Shares How Martin Scorsese and Three Self Tapes Helped Her Land the Starring Role in ‘Cabrini’

Not everyone can say that Martin Scorsese had a hand in their breakout role or that just three self… Read More

Stephen Pollak in a blue jacket and t-shirt smiling.

Apr 2024

Success Story: How Stephen Pollak Uses Role Tracker to A/B Test His Casting Networks Wins

Stephen Pollak has an infectious personality. Taking inspiration as a child from a scene featuring Joan Rivers and Miss… Read More

An actress learning how she can keep herself busy and create her own work by starting a series of projects.

Apr 2024

Work Begets Work — The Power of Creating Your Own Projects

An acting career is filled with many highs and lows. Sometimes, the amount of work coming in is overwhelming,… Read More

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‘Barbarian,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Casting Director Nancy Nayor Opens Up About Genre Casting

Key Equipment for Recording Your Voiceover Projects at Home

What’s Casting: Vogue Commercial with Major Auto Brand, Goose Creek Candle, badboyboards

Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 1: Who You Are vs. What You Are

The Daily Roundup

Matthew Davis & Alexander Hodge Join ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ NBC Drama Pilot

Chris Farley Biopic to Star 'Blackbird’s' Paul Walter Hauser; Josh Gad to Direct

Justin Lin to Direct Crime Thriller ‘Stakehorse’ for Amazon MGM

‘Doctor Who’: Varada Sethu Officially Joins Season 2 as Ncuti Gatwa’s Companion Alongside Millie Gibson

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Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 2: Theatre, Not Therapy

Legendary Casting Director John Papsidera Talks ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and More

Success Story: How Ansley Moncoeur’s Interaction With Michael Cera Led to an Upgrade and SAG Voucher on the Set of ‘Life & Beth’

‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star PJ Sosko Talks Learning from Masters to Portray Icons Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S. Thompson

Home Studio Building Essentials for Voice Actors Everywhere

The Art of Silent Expression: Acting Without Words

Fight Director Benedetto Robinson Gets into the Nitty Gritty of Fight Choreography, What it Means to Be an Actor Combatant

Fincannon & Associates’ Kimberly Wistedt, CSA Talks Casting Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ and Atlanta’s Amazing Brunches

What’s Casting: Frankincense & Myrrh, Tech Brand Campaign, Major Skincare Brand Commercial

Cristiana Dell’Anna Shares How Martin Scorsese and Three Self Tapes Helped Her Land the Starring Role in ‘Cabrini’

Success Story: How Stephen Pollak Uses Role Tracker to A/B Test His Casting Networks Wins

Work Begets Work — The Power of Creating Your Own Projects

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‘Barbarian,’ ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Casting Director Nancy Nayor Opens Up About Genre Casting

Key Equipment for Recording Your Voiceover Projects at Home

What’s Casting: Vogue Commercial with Major Auto Brand, Goose Creek Candle, badboyboards

Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 1: Who You Are vs. What You Are

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Matthew Davis & Alexander Hodge Join ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ NBC Drama Pilot

Chris Farley Biopic to Star 'Blackbird’s' Paul Walter Hauser; Josh Gad to Direct

Justin Lin to Direct Crime Thriller ‘Stakehorse’ for Amazon MGM

‘Doctor Who’: Varada Sethu Officially Joins Season 2 as Ncuti Gatwa’s Companion Alongside Millie Gibson

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Remember, Acting is a Job, Part 2: Theatre, Not Therapy

Legendary Casting Director John Papsidera Talks ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ and More

Success Story: How Ansley Moncoeur’s Interaction With Michael Cera Led to an Upgrade and SAG Voucher on the Set of ‘Life & Beth’

‘The Girls on the Bus’ Star PJ Sosko Talks Learning from Masters to Portray Icons Ernest Hemingway and Hunter S. Thompson

Home Studio Building Essentials for Voice Actors Everywhere

The Art of Silent Expression: Acting Without Words

Fight Director Benedetto Robinson Gets into the Nitty Gritty of Fight Choreography, What it Means to Be an Actor Combatant

Fincannon & Associates’ Kimberly Wistedt, CSA Talks Casting Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ and Atlanta’s Amazing Brunches

What’s Casting: Frankincense & Myrrh, Tech Brand Campaign, Major Skincare Brand Commercial

Cristiana Dell’Anna Shares How Martin Scorsese and Three Self Tapes Helped Her Land the Starring Role in ‘Cabrini’

Success Story: How Stephen Pollak Uses Role Tracker to A/B Test His Casting Networks Wins

Work Begets Work — The Power of Creating Your Own Projects