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Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan Have a Ball in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ | Acting Up

Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan Have a Ball in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ | Acting Up

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September 15, 2025

In The Thursday Murder Club, four seasoned actors bring decades of experience and infectious joy to a cozy mystery about retirees dabbling in cold case sleuthing. While the plo ...

Things to Consider for Actors Thinking About Teaching the Craft

Things to Consider for Actors Thinking About Teaching the Cr...

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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in...

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Justin Dinkins on Booking ‘Severance’ as Tramell Tillman’s Stand-In | Success Story

Justin Dinkins on Booking ‘Severance’ as Tramell Tillman...

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As the 77th Annual Emmys Wrap, Apple TV+, Netflix And HBO Are the Big Studio Winners

From a studio perspective, Apple TV+, Netflix and HBO emerged as the night’s dominant players in creative excellence, with each streamer standing on stage to celebrate a mix of critically acclaimed performances and breakout stars.

Deadline

Emmys Snubs & Surprises: ‘The Pitt’, Britt Lower, Jeff Hiller Win, ‘White Lotus’ Shut Out

Many of the 2025 Emmy awards went to the projected frontrunners, like The Studio and Adolescence dominating most comedy and limited series categories including Outstanding Comedy Series and Limited Series, respectively. Still, there were several upsets and surprises, including the nail-biting Outstanding Drama Series victory for HBO Max’s The Pitt.

The Hollywood Reporter

Sean Astin Elected SAG-AFTRA President

The Lord of the Rings star will preside over the union alongside his running mate Michelle Hurd, who was appointed to the secretary-treasurer role in a low-turnout election.

Deadline

Victor Rivas Rivers Set To Guest Star in ‘The Pitt’ Season 2

Victor Rivas Rivers (The Mask of Zorro, Blood In, Blood Out) will guest star in HBO Max‘s hit medical drama The Pitt‘s sophomore season. He will play Trent Norris, PTMC’s Chief Executive Officer.

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Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan wearing nice suits outside looking inquisitive.

Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan Have a Ball in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ | Acting Up
Acting Journeys Your Career
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Things to Consider for Actors Thinking About Teaching the Craft
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series
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Justin Dinkins & Tramell Tillman on the set of Severance wearing suits in an office data room.

Justin Dinkins on Booking ‘Severance’ as Tramell Tillman’s Stand-In | Success Story
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Casting Alert: Audiobook, Background Roles for the Movie 'Lazarus'
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series
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Emmy statues at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Microsoft Theater, L.A. Live on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress in a Drama Series
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Networking that Feels Authentic & Builds Community with Casting Director Erica Jensen | 'How We Role'
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The Emmy award statues in all their glory. The actors we've selected might not win but we know that they absolutely should.

2025 Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
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A collection of Emmys going to various actors. Here are our Emmy predictions for the Best Actor and Actress in a Movie or Miniseries Winners.

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
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September 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
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3 Common Money Myths Debunked for Actors
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