Sigourney Weaver on Ripley’s ‘Alien’ Legacy
Key takeaways
Sigourney Weaver says Ellen Ripley’s impact grew far beyond what the original Alien team set out to do.
Weaver credits smart story structure—and audience...
Ethan Hawke Hand-Writes His Dialogue for Film Roles
Key takeaways
Ethan Hawke writes all of his dialogue by hand as part of his acting preparation.
He rewrites lines from memory to identify wording that...
Gwyneth Paltrow on Oscars Fame and Stepping Back
Takeaways
Gwyneth Paltrow says her Oscar win at 26 felt “immense” and overwhelming.
She sees that moment as a major turning point in both her career...
Leonardo DiCaprio On Disappearing From Hollywood
Key Takeaways
Leonardo DiCaprio steps out of the spotlight between projects to protect his privacy and focus on his craft.
The Oscar-winning actor believes “disappearing” is...
Disney Invests $1 Billion Dollars into Open AI
Disney Makes a Bold $1 Billion Bet on OpenAI, Paving a New Path for Hollywood and AI
Disney is taking a major leap into the...
Manassas Airport Commercial Casting Call: $750/Day
Takeaways (read this first)
Pay is $750/day for on-camera roles in a commercial/web project filming in Manassas, Virginia.
Casting is seeking 2 men + 2 women...
Los Angeles Cigarette Commercial Casting Call ($6,750)
Takeaways (Quick + actionable)
LA locals only: No travel is covered—plan to work in Los Angeles, CA.
Specific look + age: Seeking women 35+ with buzzed...
Nationwide Spanish Voice Over Casting Call ($200/Day) – Remote
Quick takeaways (read this first)
Role: Native Spanish-speaking male voiceover narrator
Pay: $200/day minus 20% agency fee (about 5 hours)
Work type: Remote recording from your home...
$2,600 ZARA Commercial Casting Call in Las Vegas (Kids & Teens)
Quick takeaways (read this first)
Project type: Major Spring campaign (digital + editorial visuals)
Who they want: Boys and girls ages 5–17, all ethnicities welcome
Pay: $2,600...
Dunkin’ Donuts Commercial Casting Call: $1,000/Day Roles
Quick takeaways (read this first)
Pay: $1,000/day for a one-day social media commercial shoot
Who they want: Men and women ages 18–29 with natural, camera-friendly energy
Shoot...
Los Angeles Dancer Casting: Major Eyewear Brand Commercial
Takeaways (Read This First)
A UK eyewear brand is casting real female dancers for a creative concept shoot in Los Angeles, CA.
They want authentic movement,...
$4,000 World Cup Commercial Casting Call for Female Drummers
Takeaways (Read This First)
This is a nationwide World Cup-themed commercial casting a female drummer with fluent Spanish and an authentic Uruguayan accent.
Travel is paid...
$650/Day Spanish-Speaking Commercial Casting in Los Angeles
Takeaways (Read This First)
Featured on-camera commercial role for a Hispanic woman (approx. 34–38) who is a fluent/native Spanish speaker.
This is a character-driven supermarket commercial—they...
$8,000 Hair Dye Commercial Casting Call in Los Angeles
Takeaways (Read This First)
Non-union hair dye commercial casting a Hero Male in Los Angeles, CA (local hire only).
Target talent: Hispanic male, 35–45, athletic build,...
$800/Day Commercial Casting Call for Balding Men (MA)
Takeaways (Read This First)
Paid non-union commercial role paying $800 with 6 months regional TV + web usage.
Casting a very specific look: balding white man...
Netflix Tyler Perry Studios “’Tis So Sweet” Casting Call: How to Get Booked
Takeaways (Read This First)
This is paid background work filming in Atlanta, Georgia for a Netflix / Tyler Perry Studios project titled “’Tis So Sweet.”
They’re...
Walt Disney World Summer Commercial Casting: $225/Day Roles
Takeaways (read this first)
This casting is for real families with kids ages 6–12 (not individual actors).
It’s a paid commercial shoot in Orlando, Florida with...
ABC “RJ Decker” Casting Call: Featured Background Baseball Family Roles (NC)
Quick takeaways (read this first)
Two featured background roles are casting now: a Caucasian mom (20s–30s) and a Caucasian boy (around age 9) to portray...
Kristen Stewart Calls Method Acting “Unmasculine”—Here’s Why It Matters
Key Takeaways (for actors and filmmakers)
Acting is vulnerability. Kristen Stewart argues that performance is inherently exposed—and some performers mask that with “bravado.”
Method acting can...
How to Get Cast on ‘Get Lite’ Starring Storm Reid
Storm Reid to Star in Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut Get Lite at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is developing Get Lite, the upcoming feature that marks Teyana...