All articles tagged with #audition
Michelle Pfeiffer says she felt humiliated after a cattle-call audition for Grease 2, struggling with singing and dancing, but she still won the lead role as Stephanie Zinone, launching a breakout career that would lead to Scarface and multiple Oscar nominations.
Adam Scott said on Seth Meyers that he auditioned for Hellraiser 6 despite his character being killed off in Hellraiser: Bloodline, joking that maybe they wouldn’t notice; he didn’t land the role and was largely unfamiliar with the franchise at the time.
Dakota Johnson says she once blew a callback audition by being polite—she shook everyone’s hand and introduced herself, and the feedback was that she seemed pompous. She didn’t get the job, with the team saying she appeared cocky, though she insists she was simply courteous. Johnson has since built a career in film and produced projects through TeaTime Pictures, including Am I Okay? and Daddio, and she’s open to more producing work or even unconventional acting roles, like a psychopath or an action project.
Dakota Johnson recalled an audition where she introduced herself and shook everyone’s hand; she later learned that this polite gesture made some in the room label her “pompous” and “cocky,” costing her the job despite making it to the callback.
Dakota Johnson recalled promoting Splitsville in the UK when she shook everyone’s hands in an audition and introduced herself, only to be told that doing so made her “pompous” and “cocky.” She says she wasn’t being arrogant, just polite, and didn’t get the job as a result of the feedback.
Jamie Lee Curtis nearly auditioned for the role of Regan in 'The Exorcist' at age 12, but her mother Janet Leigh declined, preferring to protect her childhood; Linda Blair ultimately played the role.
Ray Winstone revealed he showed up drunk to his 'Star Wars' audition for Padmé Amidala's father, which didn't go well, but he has no regrets about missing the role. He also shared that George Lucas was silent during his audition, possibly due to jet lag, and that he later worked with Lucas on 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'
Ray Winstone revealed he was drunk during his audition for a role in Star Wars and it didn't go well, but he has no regrets about missing the part of Padmé Amidala's father, which was played by Graeme Blundell in Episode III. Despite the mishap, Winstone has worked with George Lucas on other projects, including Indiana Jones.
Lulu Wang will direct a live-action adaptation of the novel 'Audition' starring Lucy Liu and Charles Melton, produced by Higher Ground and LAIKA, with the film exploring themes of identity and guilt through a mysterious reunion plot.
Matthew McConaughey secretly had his son Levi audition for a role in 'The Lost Bus' by hiding his last name, and Levi was cast without the director knowing he was McConaughey's son, highlighting a mix of talent and strategic concealment in Hollywood casting.
Julia Garner, who is set to star as Madonna in an upcoming biopic directed by Madonna herself, revealed she auditioned by convincing Madonna she could dance and sing, despite not being a trained dancer. The project is still in development, with Madonna working on scripts and partnerships, despite previous setbacks.
John Goodman auditioned for Saturday Night Live during the 1980-1981 season but was rejected due to a poor audition, despite believing he would be cast. His long comedy career includes hosting SNL 13 times and appearing in various roles, but he narrowly missed joining the original cast during a tumultuous period. Goodman reflects on his career, his approach to awards, and his comfort level with certain scenes in his recent projects.
Matthew Goode revealed he didn't get to audition for James Bond after sharing a dark, gritty vision for the character, which was too intense for the franchise's direction. Instead, Daniel Craig was cast, and the next Bond film is now in development with new director Denis Villeneuve and producers aiming to honor the legacy while introducing fresh elements.
Matthew Goode revealed he never auditioned for James Bond and shared his dark idea for the character, which was not well received. The article discusses the history of the Bond franchise, the selection of Daniel Craig as Bond, and ongoing rumors about the next actor to take on the role, with mentions of potential candidates and the franchise's future under Amazon MGM Studios.
Amanda Seyfried auditioned six times for the role of Glinda in the Wicked film adaptation but lost to Ariana Grande. Despite the setback, she expressed positive reflections on the experience and her musical collaborations with Cynthia Erivo. The sequel, Wicked: For Good, featuring Grande and Erivo, is set to be released in November.