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10 Marvel Cinematic Universe Monologues to Give Your Auditions Some Super Serum

3 days ago | backstage.com | Mike Bedard

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most financially successful franchise of all time. Since Jon Favreau’s 2008 movie “Iron Man,” the heroes and villains of Marvel’s long comic book history have leapt off the page and into pop culture history.
How to Get Cast on CBS’ ‘Einstein’

4 days ago | backstage.com | Cynthia Vinney

Albert Einstein was a brilliant theoretical physicist. According to CBS’ upcoming series “Einstein,” his great-grandson was…not so much. The crime procedural with comedic undertones centers on Lewis Einstein (Matthew Gray Gubler), a tenured professor who coasts through life with little ambition. According to Variety, “Einstein” was pushed from its original fall 2025 launch and is now set to premiere in fall 2026, giving the showrunners plenty of time to write and shoot the first season.
How to Get Cast on ‘Slow Horses’

4 days ago | backstage.com | Anna Papachristos

Don’t let the name fool you—“Slow Horses” brings the action, and with Season 5 fast approaching, it’s no surprise fans are excited by the pace of it all. With four seasons in its rearview, the Apple TV+ spy thriller is returning for its fifth installment in fall 2025, dropping the first two episodes on Sept. 24 and releasing one episode per week thereafter, until its Oct. 22 finale. And with Season 6 already in the works, it seems as though “Slow Horses” won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
Rap Dreams: How to Become a Rapper in 5 Steps

1 week ago | backstage.com | Robin Reynolds

From Eminem’s battle-tested verses to Nicki Minaj’s boundary-breaking brand, becoming a rapper means mastering the art of storytelling, building undeniable flow, and hustling harder than the beat drops. Whether you’re scribbling rhymes in your bedroom or freestyling at open mics, the path from amateur to artist requires equal parts talent and tenacity. What is a rapper? What makes rap different?
Recipe for Success: How to Become a Food Influencer in 5 Steps

1 week ago | backstage.com | Sarah Krueger

Whether you’re a sourdough-obsessed baker like Adelina Roberts, a meme-worthy meat seasoner such as Nusret Gökçe, aka Salt Bae, or a creator of oh-so-delicious life hacks à la the legends behind #fetapasta, becoming a food influencer means knowing how to turn your love for vittles into viral-worthy content for consumption. What is a food influencer?
How to Get Cast on Netflix’s ‘Too Much’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Cynthia Vinney

Lena Dunham makes her much-anticipated return to TV with “Too Much,” a 10-episode Netflix series starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe as two unlikely souls who forge a surprising connection. Dunham is best known for her HBO hit “Girls,” which she created and starred in, running from 2012–2017 and earning her several Emmy nominations.
Everything We Know About ‘Wicked: For Good’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

Have you been listening to “Defying Gravity” on repeat ever since “Wicked” hit theaters last year? Well, you won’t have to wait too much longer for the franchise to return to the big screen—and with even more songs to love! “Wicked: For Good,” the second and final installment of Jon M. Chu’s musical adaptation, is scheduled to release Nov. 21.
How to Get Cast on Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

The heartwarming British comedy “Trying” has officially been renewed for Season 5. Created by Andy Wolton (“The Coopers vs the Rest”) for BBC Studios, this Apple TV+ series has won over critics and viewers since its premiere in 2020. Leading cast members Esther Smith (“Cuckoo”) and Rafe Spall (“The Big Short,” “Roadies”) will return for the new season. Interested in learning more about “Trying” and its upcoming season?
How to Get Cast on ‘The Buccaneers’

1 week ago | backstage.com | Samantha Iacia

Apple TV+’s period romance “The Buccaneers” returns for its second season on June 18, with new episodes releasing weekly. The main cast members—Kristine Froseth (Nan St. George), Alisha Boe (Conchita Closson), Josie Totah (Mabel Elmsworth), Imogen Waterhouse (Jinny St. George), and Aubri Ibrag (Lizzy Elmsworth)—are all confirmed to be reprising their lead roles, while Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl,” “Single Parents”) is creating buzz as a Season 2 newcomer.
How to Get Cast on Hulu’s ‘Vanderpump Villa’

2 weeks ago | backstage.com | Anna Papachristos

Lisa Vanderpump is reality TV royalty. First serving as an original cast member for nine seasons on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” the star has since inspired many eponymous spinoff series. In 2013, the actor-turned-restaurateur launched “Vanderpump Rules,” which follows the staff at her Hollywood restaurants and bars.