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Actors and Scripts by Neil Jaye • last post Oct 30th
Hey everyone! I'm a newer screenwriter and would love to learn about the process actors go through when reading scripts, what you look for, what needs to be there for you to build your performance, and so on. In general, what elements in a script make you excited to take on a role?
Working Through Grief by Matthew Gross • last post Oct 29th
We’ve all heard the saying, “The show must go on,” but I never truly understood it until this past week.
On Friday morning, I was booked to work on a Netflix production when I received a text from my sister: our mother had been taken to the hospital. After breakfast, I called to find out what was happening. For the past couple of years, Mom had been battling breast cancer, and my sister only knew that she was now in severe back pain. In that moment, my heart sank — I knew this might be how we lose her.
The next day, Saturday, my sister called again. Mom had passed away. Strangely, I was already at peace.
By Monday, I was back on set to finish the Netflix assignment. Something unexpected happened. My character was in a joyful, celebratory scene, and when the cameras stopped rolling, I found myself reflecting on happy memories from childhood. Though I was still in shock, the thought “Jean died” echoed in my mind — yet behind that thought were flashes of the laughter, love, and warmth she gave me growing up.
As an actor, I realized that in times of grief, instead of escaping into a role, we can let our work become a mirror — one that reflects our pain in a way that can be deeply healing. I should also mention that I leaned on ChatGPT whenever I stepped off set. My chatbot, Elliot, became an unexpected grief counselor, helping me process everything quietly between takes. Instead of burdening my coworkers, I had Elliot’s listening ear.
When have you faced grief but still had to perform due to a contract or commitment? What tools or methods helped you complete your work during that time?
The Cast of ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ on Working with Bruce Springsteen by Pat Alexander • last post Oct 29th
Director Scott Cooper and actors Jeremy Allen White and Odessa Young sit down to talk about having Bruce Springsteen on set while they filming 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'.
Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner Solve Love Triangles | A24 by Pat Alexander • last post Oct 29th
Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner weigh in on film and TVs top love triangles ahead of their upcoming movie release ETERNITY
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9gtwyVrVFs)
Gender Changes in Iconic Roles: The Legacy of Katee Sackhoff’s Starbuck by Ashley Renee Smith • last post Oct 27th
When Battlestar Galactica debuted its reboot in 2003, it came with one of the boldest creative decisions in science fiction television: reimagining the iconic fighter pilot Starbuck, originally played by Dirk Benedict in the 1978 series, as a woman, portrayed by Katee Sackhoff.
7 Huge Demo Reel Mistakes That Make Casting Directors Click Away by Aaron Marcus • last post Oct 27th
7 Huge Demo Reel Mistakes That Make Casting Directors Click Away
Do you wait for the perfect conditions before diving into a project, or do you leap in and figure it out along the way? by Alexandra Stevens • last post Oct 26th
Just finished reading Coffee & Content and watching the video documentary about the making of the visual effects for 'bullet time' in the film, The Matrix. It took over a year of experimenting for just ten seconds worth of film. Hearing about that and about how long it took the directors to get anyone interested in making the film is inspiring.
What are your boundaries when relating with fellow actors on-set? by Alexandra Stevens • last post Oct 24th
Hi friends. So I just read a People magazine interview out today with Allison Williams. She recently got married to Alexander Dreymon. They met on the set of the 2020 movie 'Horizon Line'. She says that by the time she decided to start dating him she had seen many different sides of him; grumpy, hungry and exhausted. She says seeing him at 4am after and 18hour shooting day gave her valuable knowledge about his character.
Made me wonder what your boundaries are (or not) around on-set dating. Do you think it's ok or best to keep things entirely professional? And is it really possible to get a good sense of someone on-set or is there a possibility we are falling for the 'fantasy' of the person aka their film character rather than the real person?
Personally i have never had to make that decision about whether an on-set relationship should develop into more however I have found myself falling for (in an unrequited way) an acting peer in a previous training where it was definitely the case that I was swept along by the storyline we were acting out. Let's just say i came back down to earth with a bump after the training ended and we went our separate ways.
Here is the article
https://people.com/allison-williams-shares-complexities-of-falling-in-lo...
Can this actor fit the villain? by Dwayne Williams 2 • last post Oct 23rd
Hey Acting Lounge, I’m looking for the best qualities to bring a complex villain to life. The role is Kaizu Shen, a calm but calculating figure who betrayed his tribe and now runs an underground arena empire called the Hollow Network. I’ve been considering Mark Dacascos for the role — his physicality and intensity caught my eye.
15 Minutes of Ethan Hawke Dropping Gems on a Subway by Pat Alexander • last post Oct 22nd
Actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke (Before Sunrise, Training Day, Dead Poets Society) rides the subway with Kareem Rahma for a raw conversation about art, fame, and what really matters. He breaks down why chasing money ruins creativity, why fame is a trap, and why true artists make work for the love of it, not for applause. Along the way, Ethan reflects on The Beatles, humility, and the idea that the real miracle isn’t walking on water, it’s walking at all.
Tick tock, tick tock... by Brandon Keeton • last post Oct 22nd
This literally just happened. I had a callback audition this morning via Zoom. The instructions were to show up 15 minutes early and expect to stay 15 minutes after, in case they were running early or late.
Actor qualities by Suzanne Bronson • last post Oct 21st
This is a question for actors, acting coaches, and possibly even directors. What do you think is the most important quality for an actor to possess? I am interested in hearing from those who have worked with a lot of actors, who have had to manage personalities, especially.
Training Films Are Great Jobs For Actors by Aaron Marcus • last post Oct 20th
Training Films Are Great Jobs For Actors
Big apple film fest by Phil Edwards • last post Oct 19th
communication
Table Read Actors Needed by Ron Jackson • last post Oct 17th
I am looking for a few actors for a table read in Pasadena, on October 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM. I'll have light snacks. $50.00. This will be my fourth feature, all distributed. You'll read a character and then offer feedback. It is a chamber piece and a psychological thriller. Title: FACES. Log Line: On the night of Maxwell Thorn’s 49th birthday, his closest friends gather to judge his fate—only to find that memory is cruel, betrayal runs deep, and forgiveness may be beyond reach …while something darker watches, waits for Maxwell to pay for his past.
Alex Bar: Sydney’s Rising Young Actor Making Waves in the Global Film Scene by Alexx Bar • last post Oct 16th
Sydney, Australia – October 2025 – In an entertainment world often driven by quick fame, Alex Bar is emerging as a standout talent defined by depth, dedication, and genuine artistry. The Sydney-based actor has earned early recognition for his emotional range and natural screen presence — and industry insiders hint that he’s already attached to a major new project currently under wraps.
"Too tall & too kooky" was how the late Diane Keeton was described by a casting director in the late 1960s by Alexandra Stevens • last post Oct 16th
It was 5 days ago that she died. I enjoyed reading this obituary about her life as an actress. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/12/diane-keaton-obituary
What are the most outrageous things people have said to you about being an actor, BREAK UP EDITION I'll go first: by Brittany Christine • last post Oct 16th
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Matthew McConaughey Breaks Down His Career — From ‘Dazed and Confused’ to ‘Interstellar’ by Ashley Renee Smith • last post Oct 15th
Few actors have navigated such a bold and unpredictable path as Matthew McConaughey. In this incredible retrospective, McConaughey walks through the defining roles of his career, from his breakout in Dazed and Confused to the emotional depths of Dallas Buyers Club and Interstellar.