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3 weeks ago | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
Want to know how you can leave a lasting impression with a seasoned casting director? There's no better way to learn how to stand out among other actors than hearing from someone who makes the final decision. Emmy-winning casting director Rachel Tenner, whose credits include Apple TV+’s hit “Severance,” “Fargo” the TV series, and “A Minecraft Movie,” knows exactly what it takes to make a memorable audition.
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2 months ago | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
HBO’s “The White Lotus” is back with another hard-to-watch-yet-can’t-look-away season exploring the dynamic between wealthy vacationers and the staff that waits on them. The third installment of the social satire anthology series created, written, and directed by Mike White is set in Thailand; but once again, it features an all-star cast. One of the key factors that makes “The White Lotus” so enticing is how it blends A-listers with fresh faces.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
Nearly three years after Season 1’s cliffhanger finale, Dan Erickson’s dystopian workplace thriller “Severance” has returned—and, trust us, it’s worth the wait. Season 2 premiered on Jan. 17, and it promises even more innie and outie struggles with Lumon Industries, all while sticking to the Apple TV+ series’ eerily uncomfortable yet darkly humorous tone.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind” is back! Part 1 of Season 7 debuts Oct. 2, and new episodes drop each week until the finale on Oct. 23. This season promises to shed more light on the age-old question: Is love truly blind? And luckily, the hit series won’t be losing steam anytime soon; it’s currently casting in several different locations, including Atlanta, Miami, Columbus, Ohio, and the New England area. So, what makes this show so popular? The secret ingredient is the talent.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Jacqueline Tynes
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
washingtonian.com | Jacqueline Tynes
Traditional French manicures have long been the wedding-day standard, but brides have some new options at their fingertips. From a marbled look to 3D add-ons (pearls! crystals! bows!), here are some ways to update your style. 1. ChromeChrome finishes—which inspired the viral “glazed doughnut” look—are still a favorite and can range in effect from mirrored to iridescent to pearly. They can elevate a tried-and-true polish or be added to the popular trends below. 2.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
Book adaptations—especially those in the young adult genre—continue to dominate television. The British series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” created by Poppy Cogan, is the latest sleuthing to make its way onto our screens, premiering on Netflix on Aug. 1. Based on Holly Jackson’s 2019 YA novel of the same name, the teen mystery follows high school senior Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi as she tries to uncover the truth of a former classmate’s murder.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
backstage.com | Jacqueline Tynes
While not as life-changing as starring in a lead role, getting cast as an extra still has its benefits. Background actors are essential to bringing scenes to life. Think of any action sequence with crowds running or any scene shot on a busy street or at a packed venue—extras are there to normalize the setting. Background work can also be a launching pad for actors to land more prominent roles or get into behind-the-scenes work, like costume design, casting, or even directing.
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May 28, 2024 | 
backstage.com | Ashley Steves |Jacqueline Tynes
For over two decades, Elle Woods’ pink-colored outlook on life has inspired multiple novels, films, and a stage musical to her name. And now, the long-awaited “Legally Blonde 3” is not the only project on the horizon. Brace yourselves for “Elle,” a prequel series from Amazon MGM Studios that will take us back to the character’s life before fashion school and Harvard Law, revealing the experiences that shaped her into the smart, savvy, beloved go-getter we know.
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May 7, 2024 | 
backstage.com | Ashley Steves |Jacqueline Tynes
Few shows have had a cultural footprint like “The Office.” The hit comedy series, which launched the careers of Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, and others, ran from 2005 to 2013, earning five Emmys and 42 nominations. Despite the series finale airing more than 10 years ago, the NBC workplace comedy is still one of the most-watched series thanks to its constant rotation on streaming services.
