All articles tagged with #actors
The Cannes Film Festival celebrated women over 50 with standout red-carpet looks, including Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett and Sharon Stone, continuing a long tradition of honoring aging grandes dames and offering style lessons from 10 veteran actresses.
The Hollywood Reporter surveys how Law & Order has long served as a rite of passage and talent incubator, profiling now‑famous actors who got early guest or supporting roles on the series since 1990. The piece highlights stars from Chadwick Boseman and Timothée Chalamet to Bradley Cooper, Claire Danes, Viola Davis, Adam Driver, Idris Elba, Kerry Washington and many others, illustrating the franchise’s reputation for launching successful careers across film and TV through memorable on‑screen moments and anecdotes.
In a Washington Post interview, Adam Scott discusses expanding beyond his comedy roots into darker, cantankerous roles in the Irish horror Hokum, reflecting on his career from Parks and Recreation to Severance and sharing personal thoughts on mortality as he broadens his acting range.
Nicholas Brendon, best known as Xander Harris on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died in his sleep at age 54; the cause of death was not disclosed and his family said they were heartbroken.
New York Times highlights 14 miscasts across decades, showing that even top stars can stumble when a role doesn’t fit. The list includes McConaughey in Interstellar, Pattinson in Die My Love, Lively in The Town, Yeoh in Wicked, Mescal in Gladiator II, and more, with readers invited to vote on the worst casting choice.
Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.
UK actors' union Equity voted overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning to protect their likenesses from AI exploitation, signaling potential industrial action and negotiations for new protections amid growing industry concerns about AI's impact on performers' rights.
Neil Newbon criticizes the use of AI in video game performances, emphasizing that AI-generated voices are dull and undermine actors' livelihoods, advocating for fair compensation and authentic human performances in gaming.
Broadway actors will receive a 3% annual pay increase over three years under a new contract, which also includes improved health benefits, paid personal days, and limits on consecutive workdays, following negotiations between Actors' Equity and the Broadway League. The contract is subject to member approval by October 30, with potential retroactive pay increases and other industry improvements.
Broadway musicians and actors are considering strikes due to unresolved contract negotiations, which could disrupt NYC's theater scene despite a record-breaking season, as they seek better wages, healthcare, and job protections amid rising costs and stalled talks.
Broadway faces a potential strike this fall as unions representing actors, stage managers, and musicians are in contentious contract negotiations with producers, driven by disputes over pay, health care, and working conditions, with the possibility of some shows continuing during a strike.
The article lists 17 actors who used prosthetic body parts such as boobs and penises for various roles in film and television, highlighting the behind-the-scenes efforts to create realistic or scene-appropriate appearances.
Sean Astin, known for roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Stranger Things,' has been elected as the new president of SAG-AFTRA, succeeding Fran Drescher, in a significant leadership change for the union representing around 160,000 entertainment professionals.
The article lists 27 actors whose careers were significantly damaged or ended due to poorly received films, including Geena Davis, Kevin Costner, Elizabeth Shue, David Caruso, and others, highlighting how critical failures can impact even established stars' careers.
The article discusses actors who were expected to become major stars but didn't achieve widespread fame, exploring their careers, personal choices, and circumstances that may have hindered their rise to the A-list.