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The Art of the Cameo: Which Ones Do You Love Most? by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Aug 20th

From Muhammad Ali in Diff’rent Strokes to Sting in Only Murders in the Building, a perfectly placed cameo can be unforgettable, and even iconic. Cameos like these don’t just break the fourth wall, they leave a lasting impression and often become fan-favorite moments.

This new article from Deadline highlights ten of the most memorable TV cameos of all time, and it’s a fascinating reminder of how much impact one brief appearance can have on both a story and an audience:

https://deadline.com/2025/08/from-muhammad-ali-to-al-gore-ten-memorable-...

So let’s start a conversation:

What’s your favorite cameo performance in TV or film and why did it stick with you?

And for the actors here: Would you ever want to play a fictional version of yourself on screen?

Some of my personal favorites are Prince in New Girl, basically every Stan Lee appearance in the Marvel movies, Bill Murray in Zombieland, and Peter Jackson in Entourage. And more recently, Scorsese in The Studio!

Heard Taylor Sheraton say... by Rebecca James  •  last post Aug 19th

Heard Taylor Sheraton say...  that Billy Bob Thornton 'doesn't give a fuck' before admitting that he had to write him a part. Do you find non-attachment the best approach when going for a role? 

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 19th

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) 


https://youtu.be/UZZVrEbAl-w

Have you ever walked away from a talent agency? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Actors, what is the best advice you have ever received regarding your technique? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Aug 19th

In an recent interview at the Sarajevo Film Festival, actor Gary Oldman - who I love - shared the best advice he had ever received. He said: "it was a criticism that his eyes looked dead in a scene, sharing that he learned right then and there that much of acting comes from and through the eyes."

The best advice I received (although still figuring out how to put it into practice) is to notice how many body feels when my character is sad, for example, and to recreate the body sensation in order to connect with the sadness at each rehearsal.
What's the best acting advice you've ever received? 
Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ray-winstone-marvel-angelina-jolie-steven-spielberg-sarajevo-1236346689/

Actor Katee Sackhoff Finding Her Confidence After Losing It by Matthew Gross  •  last post Aug 18th

I came upon this video this morning, and Katee throws down truth about acting which I think we can all relate to. Please share your reactions. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYEfmMyRU0&ab_channel=TheSackhoffShowClips

Who are your favorite actors podcasts to listen to? by Brittany Christine  •  last post Aug 18th

Mine currently, (it switches up all the time) is @SamValentine of @OneBrokeActress for how insightful, helpful, and eager to learn that her line of questioning is. 


I'd love to hear yours, I'm always looking for more!

I inspired by my football idol by Kawtar Mendouhi  •  last post Aug 17th

I inspired nick Trautmann in the movie the defender and Angela by him chill guy every day enjoy Dean.

Looking for an agent by Diogo Ferreira  •  last post Aug 17th

Hello,
I'm looking for an acting agent. I just turned 22 today. So yeah, if ur looking for some young adult actor then I'm available.
I'm currently living in Germany however after I finish my Master Degree in Screen Acting I plan on moving to some place where English is the main spoken language.

Weekly Wins by Richard Goss  •  last post Aug 16th

Hello all! I'd love to hear your 'Weekly Wins' - something positive that's happened to you this week in your acting career. It can be anything from booking a role, auditioning, attending a class or even watching a great movie/play.

Let's hear them! 

You find out pretty quick! by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Aug 16th

Hey everyone!  

  One of the things that surprised me about this industry when I first got into it, was how people will tell you EXACTLY how they see you, based on the roles you get.  Almost immediately, I found out that I'm a Dad, a Teacher, or a Cop.  Even in my own movie "Turbo Cola", which I CAST, I played a cop!  Lol!

  And lately, in the commercial world, Big Pharma seems to love me.  I've done commercials and industrials for WeGovey, Zepbound, etc and literally yesterday, I did one for a big medical chain.  

  Now, don't get me wrong, I'll play the hell out of these roles.  The pay is usually nice and the work is fairly easy.  Say a few lines, show the product, etc.  I know I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.  I mean, I'm booking dammit!  Lol!  But I would like some variety every now and then.  And I found a cure for that.

  I MAKE MY OWN STUFF!  When I want to play a bad guy, I write a bad guy role and get my friends together (pay them of course) and make it.  The days of just being the actor are over.  And I'm not just talking Youtube and TikTok. 

  Has there ever been time when you've said "screw it" and made something on your own so you could go against the grain of how you are normally cast?  I'd love to hear it! 

Who are your favorite actors to follow on socials ATM? by Brittany Christine  •  last post Aug 15th

Mine currently is @Gabriellebyndloss for how encouraging, vulnerable, and authentic her posts are


I'd love to hear yours!

Reign on Reel Short by Christian Larson  •  last post Aug 15th

Hi. Please do me a favor and check this out- watch and like. Thanks! https://www.reelshort.com/movie/reign-688bbc2a1fa819098006357a

by Jackson Eyre  •  last post Aug 14th


What kind of roles do you find most fulfilling? by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Aug 14th

In an ideal world, we would only take those roles that fulfill us as actors. There's roles we take to pay the bills, and then there's roles we take because we love it. Did you know that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman didn't get paid much for the last two seasons of  Sherlock? But they kept coming  back because it was fun and they loved it! What role is that for you? What roles do you find most fulfilling and why? Have you played a role where you took a pay cut for no pay just because you thought it would be fun for you as an actor? Let's hear it!

Cillian Murphy On His Character In TIFF-Bound ‘Steve’ & The Balance Of Telling Tough Stories That Entertain by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Aug 14th

If you’re an actor who gravitates toward character-driven work, this is an interview you’ll want to read.


In this new Q&A from Deadline, Cillian Murphy opens up about his upcoming indie drama Steve, a minimalist film that strips everything back to focus on the raw, emotional weight of a man in crisis.
Read the full interview here: https://deadline.com/2025/08/cillian-murphy-movie-steve-interview-1236484583/

Murphy talks about why he chose this project after Oppenheimer, how the script reminded him of early Ken Loach, and why silence and stillness can be just as powerful as dialogue. He also reflects on trusting the audience to lean in, even when a story unfolds quietly.

Have you ever taken on a role where you had to do more with less?
What’s a performance that stayed with you because of its subtlety or restraint?

Acting Learning Advice by Faisal Askari  •  last post Aug 13th

Hello everyone my name is Faisal Askari and I am hoping to work on a series pilot as a protagonist but I don't have any type of acting experience and I haven't learned acting too. In order to perform the role I am working to learn acting but along with this I have a lot of other things to do in the same Project. The reason why I am here is to ask you whether I should learn whole acting thing from start or just learn what's important for the character now and then expand my learning afterwards.


Now I am considering to learn only what this character requires because of a few reasons like my learning method is quite different like I learn things when I see someone doing it at advanced level or I learn by doing things instead of taking lessons. 


Another reason why I think my approach would be good and work because the character is both the most easiest character to portray and most difficult character to portray depending on the actor's experience. 

Let me tell you a bit about the traits of the character. He is a billionaire 21 years old man and is kind of over confident as hell. The character (Aryan) is a man with a lot of fame, money, political power and he is almost untouchable for most of the people which is why he is too arrogant. He doesn't show any type of emotions and mostly keeps his face blank (which is difficult to keep and that's why it is a difficult character but he also gives reactions mix of evil smiles or over confident expressions which is easy part). 



I am confident about keeping my face blank and the expression but the thing I am worried about is his accent and dialogue style. Even though he speaks less but still his every word says something much bigger so what do you guys say?

Worst note you've ever gotten? by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Aug 12th

Ok, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about!  Lol!  What is the WORST note you've received while on set.  As they say on social media, "I'll go first!"


I had spent most of the week before a gig memorizing lines for one of those infomercials.  I knew they were going to have a teleprompter but I wanted to impress the production with memorizing everything they had sent me.  Eight pages, single spaced.

I get to set and LITERALLY right before the cameras roll, the Director lets me know that he has rewritten the entire script the night before without telling anyone, even his client.  

So, I'm basically doing a cold read on a teleprompter and he gives me the note to "just go for it!"  Excuse me?  Dude!? Just go for WHAT?

A few days later, after the check clears, he feels the need to reach out via email and tell me I'll never make it in this business if I can't be "more professional" and "take bigger risks" with my acting.  

So, you've heard mine, let me hear yours!

HI, how start be a actor and Train, to be an actor ? - lol i know it seem tricky but it is my question by KiWilliam 13031996  •  last post Aug 12th

How improve and be selected for anything? how join a group and a team ? . 

The 3 Proven Ways Models/Actors Can Get Copies Of Their Commercial Modeling Jobs by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 11th

The 3 Proven Ways Models/Actors Can Get Copies Of Their Commercial Modeling Jobs

https://youtu.be/DZX60JDTl8w

Any suggestions or advice on how actors/models can get copies of their tear sheets (ads)? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

Looking for Production Designer in NJ by Sonny Chatrath  •  last post Aug 11th

Hello everyone. I am glad to be here. I am the associate producer for a short film called "Recoil." It is a highly ambitious project focused on gun violence in schools. We will shoot this in Somerset, NJ. over the long weekend (Aug 29 - Sep 01). We are looking for a Production Designer. Please send your recommendations to me. I appreciate your help.