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Mastering the Chemistry Read: Actor Tips for Building Real On-Screen Connections

Mastering the Chemistry Read: Actor Tips for Building Real On-Screen Connections

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September 23, 2025

Few audition steps carry as much weight — or as much mystery — as the chemistry read. Whether you’re reading for a romantic lead, a buddy comedy or an ensemble drama, cas ...

How to Create an Acting Reel that Hooks Casting with Reelarc's Guy Chachkes | 'How We Role'

How to Create an Acting Reel that Hooks Casting with Reelarc...

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Liz Lewis on Casting Hallmark Hits, Indie Films and Finding Untapped Talent

Liz Lewis on Casting Hallmark Hits, Indie Films and Finding ...

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Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene

Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Aidan Gillen Joins FX’s Witness Protection Pilot

Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones, Mayor of Kingstown) has been cast as a key guest star in the FX Untitled Witness Protection pilot, with the possibility for the role to expand if the project is picked up to series.

The Hollywood Reporter

Ed O’Neill, Danielle Brooks, John Higgins Join Cameron Diaz In Action Comedy ‘Bad Day'

Veteran television actor Ed O’Neill, Peacemaker’s Danielle Brooks, and John Higgins, part of the Please Don’t Destroy comedy group, have joined Cameron Diaz in Bad Day, an action comedy Jake Szymanski is directing for Netflix.

TV Line

'Ransom Canyon': Two Series Regulars Out Ahead Of Season 2 — Plus, See Who’s Joining The Cast

Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner, who play father and son Davis and Reid, will not be returning as series regulars for Season 2 of the Netflix ranch drama.

Screen Rant

Rose Matafeo & Felicity Kendal Cast In Sky’s ‘Small Town Scandal’ Series

Rose Matafeo is returning home for Sky New Zealand’s Small Town Scandal, as she is cast opposite British star Felicity Kendal.

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Mastering the Chemistry Read: Actor Tips for Building Real On-Screen Connections
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How to Create an Acting Reel that Hooks Casting with Reelarc's Guy Chachkes | 'How We Role'
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Liz Lewis on Casting Hallmark Hits, Indie Films and Finding Untapped Talent
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Jamie Ember Reveals the Casting of 'Bone Lake'
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The Aging Actor’s Pivot: A Playbook on How Mature Talent Can Market Character-Driven Roles
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Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan Have a Ball in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ | Acting Up
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series
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Justin Dinkins on Booking ‘Severance’ as Tramell Tillman’s Stand-In | Success Story
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