5 Ways to Keep Your Career on Track From 'Breaking Bad's' Laura Fraser. By Melinda Loewenstein | Posted Aug. 9, 2013, 11:12 a.m.
Photo Source: Angelo Kritikos “It’s like being the new kid at school,” says Laura Fraser on joining the final season of “Breaking Bad.” The arrival of her character, Lydia Rodarte Qualye, has kicked up the gravity on an already intense show. Fraser says she joined the series “totally blind.” Having just moved to the U.S., she’d never seen the show (she caught up in about a week) and wasn’t aware of Vince Gilligan. The Scottish actor fits seamlessly into the show, with her character currently hatching a plan to expand the meth distribution internationally.
Develop your character.Without a lot of time or information, it can be difficult to find a character. Do whatever works.In the episode "Dead Freight" in which they rob a train, Fraser had a challenging scene with lots of dialogue and information. Megan Hilty Worked Hard to Become a 'Smash' By Mark Peikert | Posted Jan. 31, 2013, 12:47 p.m.
Photo Source: Matt Hoyle "Don’t you worry about Ivy Lynn!” Megan Hilty says when the subject of the “Smash” Season 2 trailer comes up. Rebooted after a rocky first season, NBC’s song-filled drama about the makings of a Marilyn Monroe Broadway bio-musical appears to position Broadway belter Ivy Lynn—who slept with her rival’s fiancé, had a pill-induced meltdown on stage, and ended the first season contemplating an overdose—as the cast pariah.
With Hilty leading the charge, however, there’s no way Ivy’s innate talent and warmth will be down for the count. In the first season, those qualities seemed to come directly from Hilty rather than the often-contradictory scripts. A few months later, the first season of “Smash” ended, and Hilty was starring in a rapturously reviewed New York City revival of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at City Center’s Encores! “Honestly, I don’t know,” Hilty says before adding with a laugh, “I know that it helped! Oscar-Nominee Jennifer Lawrence Is In a League of Her Own. By Jenelle Riley | Posted Feb. 7, 2013, 12:49 p.m.
Photo Source: Blake Gardner Jennifer Lawrence has a good excuse for running late to our interview. The actor whom everyone wants to meet was on her way to the lounge of a five-star hotel for our appointment when she had the opportunity to be introduced to the creator-star of “Girls,” Lena Dunham. “I had a total fan-girl geek-out,” Lawrence says, reveling in the experience. “I’m such a huge fan of hers; I kind of got really insane and put my arm around her neck. Meeting a personal hero is just another part of a good week for Lawrence. “Confusing,” Lawrence says, then lets loose a long laugh. Much has been made of Lawrence’s uncensored, refreshing attitude, a willingness to not take herself too seriously.
What is serious is her talent; few actors can hold their own with Robert De Niro, not to mention steal a scene from him. Lawrence might be at the top of every director’s list, but she has had to fight for her most iconic roles. 3 Actors Who Inspire Me and Why. By Constance Tillotson | Posted Dec. 7, 2012, 5:20 p.m.
One of the most powerful ways to create success is to learn from those who have paved a successful path before you. So I share this insight with you from some of my favorite artists. 1. Sam Rockwell. Renowned for his unique, amazing characters, he never stops his process. Rachel Weisz Is Flying High in 'Oz the Great and Powerful' By Daniel Holloway | Posted March 7, 2013, 12:06 p.m.
Photo Source: Blake Gardner When Rachel Weisz wants you to leave the hotel bar and meet her in her room, you do that. The call comes from a rep, or maybe it’s a rep’s assistant, and it’s prefaced with an apology—“Rachel is soooo sorry about this,” as if being summoned to a third-floor hotel suite to meet an intelligent, gorgeous lady with an exotic (or English, anyway) accent is akin to being summoned to an alimony hearing or the rector’s study. The bartender intuits that something awesome is happening and tells you the Arnold Palmer is on her. You book it to the elevator. Upstairs the doorbell is rung, and Weisz opens it a moment later barefoot, in gray pants and white button-down. 5 Tips On Being an Indie Film Darling From Jess Weixler. Photo Source: David Livingston/Getty Images Though Jess Weixler has been working steadily for the last few years, she is still often referred to as an up-and-comer in the press.