All articles tagged with #auditions
Sandra Bullock said in Interview magazine (with Jennifer Aniston) that as a young actress in New York she auditioned for “perverts” who asked her to drop her pants; she persisted, shifted away from rom‑coms after Crash, and went on to win an Oscar for The Blind Side while taking on more serious roles (and later appearing in Practical Magic 2).
Sandra Bullock recounts a brutal period of early career auditions in New York, describing being asked to drop her pants by a casting director and enduring humiliations while she waited tables to make ends meet; she says she stayed selective over time, moving away from rom‑coms and eventually taking on more challenging work like Crash, in a candid conversation with Jennifer Aniston that highlights the tough realities women face in Hollywood.
In Interview magazine Bullock recalls early New York auditions where suitors asked her to drop her pants, saying she refused those roles; she later shifted away from rom‑coms, turning to dramatic work including Crash (which won Best Picture) and The Blind Side, and now headlines Practical Magic 2 as box-office projections hover near $30 million.
Sandra Bullock recalls grim early auditions—being asked to drop her pants by would-be perverts—and choosing not to take those exploitative roles; she later shifted from rom-coms to weightier work (like Crash) before admitting she misses comedies and wants to bring the funny back, in discussions about her career trajectory.
Sandra Bullock said she stopped doing rom‑coms in the mid-2000s after facing dismissive, objectifying auditions—she even auditioned for “every pervert” who asked her to drop her pants—before taking on serious drama in Crash, which helped win her SAG ensemble and an Oscar. She later returned to rom‑coms, but the shift showcased a strategic career reframe driven by industry pushback against comedy.
The Daily Show marked its 30th anniversary by releasing a montage of past and current correspondent audition tapes, highlighting standout moments like Ronny Chieng delivering an eight-word quip about social media and politics, and Josh Johnson directly dissing Jon Stewart to his face during an audition, with Trevor Noah hosting the reveal and alumni such as John Oliver, Desi Lydic, Michael Che and others also featured to celebrate the show’s witty, evolving history.
Michelle Pfeiffer reveals she felt humiliated after the Grease 2 audition, a cattle-call ordeal where she wasn’t confident in singing or dancing and ended up in the back row, but a director’s assistant urged her to return the next day and she won the lead role as Stephanie Zinone, launching a storied Hollywood career.
As speculation swirls about a potential Supreme Court vacancy, a cohort of conservative judges is drawing attention with bold, sometimes controversial opinions that critics see as auditions for a Trump‑era nomination. The piece notes Justice Alito as a possible retiree; it highlights dissenters like Ninth Circuit’s Lawrence VanDyke and Fifth Circuit’s Andrew Oldham, whose rhetoric and strategic moves have sparked debate about whether judges are courting the White House. Experts say post-2017 Senate rules lowering the bar for confirming nominees intensify the incentive to signal loyalty and prominence, even when no vacancy is imminent.
Five new SNL cast members from Season 51 share their audition stories, the culture shocks of moving to New York, how Lorne Michaels’ notes shaped their early work, and their goals for Season 52—keeping their jobs, breaking into the opening credits, and taking bigger swings together on live TV.
Amazon MGM Studios has officially kicked off the search for the next James Bond, with auditions reportedly underway and no lead or release date announced; Denis Villeneuve will direct the next film, Steven Knight will write, and Nina Gold is leading the casting. Several actors, including Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Henry Cavill, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, are among frontrunners.
Dakota Johnson recalled a UK audition where she introduced herself and shook everyone’s hands, only to be told afterward that this politeness made her seem pompous and cocky and cost her the job; she notes she was just showing manners while promoting the film Splitsville.
Dakota Johnson said a callback audition ended badly after she greeted the room with handshakes and introductions; she was told that was pompous and schmoozing, costing her the role, though she was simply being polite and trying to make a good impression.
Fox and Fremantle’s Baywatch reboot drew over 2,000 hopefuls to a Marina del Rey open casting, with more than 14,000 headshots and résumés submitted as producers search for a diverse cast for the first season. Led by casting chief Brittainy Roberts and showrunner Matt Nix, the event emphasized authenticity and potential star-making opportunities, with shooting slated to begin in March on Venice Beach and the Fox lot, and actor Stephen Amell lined up as the series lead.
Fox’s Baywatch reboot opened with a wide, promotional casting call in Los Angeles that drew 14,000 submissions and invited 2,000 hopefuls—ranging from actors and influencers to moms and even a clown in white face—to audition for lifeguard and other roles. Showrunner Matt Nix and director McG (who will helm the pilot) say the tone won’t be campy and will honor the original, with filming set for Venice Beach this March aided by a California tax credit. The process unfolds behind a guarded holding area with multiple rounds as producers scout for the next Baywatch star among a diverse pool of applicants.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is hiring performers for its opening season, with auditions scheduled for February 13-14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center. They seek energetic dancers, costume characters, live performers, puppeteers, and character actors, with specific requirements and roles. Performers should prepare a résumé and headshot, and some roles require submitting a self-tape. The park is set to open this summer.