5 Ways to Keep Your Career on Track From 'Breaking Bad's' Laura Fraser | Backstage Actor Interviews | Acting Tips & Career Advice. 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.” 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. Embrace auditioning on tape.Fraser is not a fan of auditioning so she loves that it's so easy to put yourself on tape now. 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. In the first season, those qualities seemed to come directly from Hilty rather than the often-contradictory scripts. A consistent performer on Broadway for years, Hilty was a replacement Glinda in “Wicked” and played the Dolly Parton role in the short-lived “9 to 5” musical, but in an economic environment dependent on star power to drive theatrical box office, the days when an unknown quantity could become the toast of the town in one opening night seemed long gone. She’s right. 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. I forget I’m much bigger than other people, and I probably half strangled her.”
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 says she prefers to audition. 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. When he gets a role, he has the entire script recorded and listens to it at least 200 times. 2. 3.
My goal in working with actors for auditions is when producers see the tape, they feel it’s so good they could just edit it into their project. Constance Tillotson is CEO of Sterling Studio. 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. Inside, a table is weighted with the remains of room service. “I really wanted to do something fantastical,” says Weisz, who plays wicked witch Evanora. “I auditioned,” she says. Whatever doubts Raimi had going into the meeting were swept away.
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. It’s a label the actor doesn’t mind. “I think you’re just an up-and-comer until you break out,” she says with a laugh. Recently seen as private investigator Robyn on “The Good Wife,” Weixler stars in “ Free Samples ” as Jillian, a bitter law school dropout forced to pass out free treats in an ice cream truck.
Remember where you came from. Keep your friends close. Don’t let them know you care. Listen to your critics. Come prepared.