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Cindy Busby on ‘When Hope Calls’, Playing a 1920s Lawyer & Behind the Scenes Stories

1 week ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

Cindy Busby is no stranger to period pieces or playing strong, spirited women—but in When Hope Calls Season 2, she takes on one of her most meaningful roles yet. As Nora Anderson, a trailblazing lawyer in the 1920s, Busby steps into a time when women were just beginning to break barriers in the legal world.
Josh McDermitt on His "Suits LA" Role, Character Work, and Why That Beard Isn’t Going Anywhere

1 week ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

Josh McDermitt, best known to many as Eugene from The Walking Dead, is taking on a completely different kind of role—as a high-powered lawyer in NBC’s Suits LA. In this interview, McDermitt talks about his approach to character work, how the beard he grew during his downtime unexpectedly became a staple of his look, and the creative choices that helped shape his performance on the show.
Samira Wiley and Sam Jaeger on 'The Handmaid's Tale', Elizabeth Moss and Character Arcs

2 weeks ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

Samira Wiley and Sam Jaeger deliver standout performances in the critically acclaimed series, The Handmaid’s Tale. As former Handmaid-turned-activist Moira and the calculating Mark Tuello, their performances are something special, especially as they both find ways to dig deeper into their roles. In this interview, Wiley and Jaeger talk about their experiences bringing these characters to life.
The Handmaid’s Tale Stars Amanda Brugel & Madeline Brewer on Approaching Emotional Moments

2 weeks ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

The Handmaid’s Tale has become one of the most gripping and emotionally charged shows on television, and its cast delivers some of the most powerful performances you’ll see on screen. Amanda Brugel and Madeline Brewer—two of the series’ standout stars—share what it’s like to dive into the show’s darkest moments, how they prepare emotionally, and why Madeline chooses not to read full scripts.
Review: Paul Walter Hauser is 'The Luckiest Man in America'

2 weeks ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

People trying to game game shows totally intrigue me for some reason, both in real life and in film. Robert Redford‘s 1994 film, Quiz Show, about the rigging of Twenty-One, a hugely popular game show, is an excellent example. Director Samir Oliveros’s The Luckiest Man in America, while not as compelling as Redford’s film, falls into that same category.
Interview: Chris Redd on His Dramatic Turn in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan"

1 month ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

Chris Redd may be best known for his comedic chops on Saturday Night Live, but the actor and comedian is proving his range with a dramatic turn in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. In this interview, Redd opened up about his transition from sketch comedy to the gritty Power universe, his approach to playing Early Tyler, and what drew him to this intense new role. Stepping into a dramatic world filled with crime, power struggles, and raw emotion was a major shift for Redd, but one he fully embraced.
Review: 'Novocaine', an Adrenaline Comedic Shot in the Arm (and Everywhere Else)

1 month ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

I have to admit that Novocaine was not on my radar. I’d seen the poster, and what I’d seen peripherally did not appeal to me. But after seeing some good stuff about it on social media, I decided to give it a shot. And it helped that the screening was in 4DX, where your seats create an “immersive experience,” because I’d never seen a movie in that format. Now I’m glad I did, because the movie was a total blast.
The Voices Behind Daffy, Porky & Petunia Pig Talk 'The Day the Earth Blew Up': “It’s a Love Letter to Classic Animation”

1 month ago | dailyactor.com | Lance Carter

For nearly a century, Looney Tunes has been a staple of animation, bringing audiences timeless humor and unforgettable characters. Now, in The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, fans finally get to see Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Petunia Pig take center stage in their first-ever feature-length adventure.
How 'Risky Business' Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise

1 month ago | dailyactor.com | Chris McKittrick |Christopher McKittrick

The 1983 film Risky Business launched Tom Cruise‘s career as a leading man — a status he has enjoyed for 40 years. While Cruise would have undoubtedly become a star in another breakout film, Risky Business gave his career much-needed success to help him become one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood history.
Josh Hartnett on His New Priorities in Acting: "I want to choose things that are way outside of what I understand"

1 month ago | dailyactor.com | Chris McKittrick |Christopher McKittrick

The “teen heartthrob” label can be difficult for actors to shake off, but Josh Hartnett has managed to do it in recent years after several intriguing role choices, including the critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer. Speaking with Variety, Hartnett went into detail about how his career has changed since his younger years. Hartnett notes that his priorities in acting have shifted since his younger years.