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'Superman' Stars Edi Gathegi and Skyler Gisondo Stun Alongside Big Blue | Acting Up

'Superman' Stars Edi Gathegi and Skyler Gisondo Stun Alongside Big Blue | Acting Up

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July 15, 2025

In this fresh take on Superman, writer-director James Gunn reintroduces the iconic hero as a beacon of truth and kindness in a world increasingly skeptical of such ideals. ...

'Severance,' 'The Penguin' Lead 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations

'Severance,' 'The Penguin' Lead 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominati...

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Casting Kind and Authentic Actors with Seth Yanklewitz | 'How We Role'

Casting Kind and Authentic Actors with Seth Yanklewitz | 'Ho...

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10 Ways for Actors to Hone Their Skills During the Dog Days of Summer

10 Ways for Actors to Hone Their Skills During the Dog Days ...

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Primetime Emmy Nominations: The Complete List

Newcomers like The Pitt, Paradise, Nobody Wants This and The Studio secured nominations for Outstanding Drama and Comedy Series for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced today.

Variety

HBO Max Scores Record Emmy Nominations Haul Fueled By ‘The Penguin,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Hacks’

Warner Bros. Discovery platform nabs 142 noms, setting a new HBO Emmy benchmark; Netflix grabs 120 while Apple TV+ draws 79.

TVLine

'Virgin River' Adds 'One Tree Hill’s' Austin Nichols in Season 7

Austin Nichols, who famously romanced Brooke Davis on The CW’s One Tree Hill, is joining the cast of the Netflix drama in its upcoming seventh season.

Deadline

Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Doona Bae Join Zellner Brothers’ Alien Invasion Comedy ‘Alpha Gang’

Chris Pine (Star Trek), Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Mufasa: The Lion King) and Doona Bae (Rebel Moon) are new additions to the cast of Alpha Gang, the alien invasion comedy from the Zellner Brothers (Sasquatch Sunset).

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Skyler Gisondo and Edi Gathegi as Jimmy Olson and Mr. Terrific surrounded by rainbows in Superman promotional art.

'Superman' Stars Edi Gathegi and Skyler Gisondo Stun Alongside Big Blue | Acting Up
Acting Journeys Your Career
Giant Emmy Award statue on a sunny day.

'Severance,' 'The Penguin' Lead 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations
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Casting Kind and Authentic Actors with Seth Yanklewitz | 'How We Role'
Casting Directors The Industry
Spanish actor with curly hair sitting at home in a grey shirt and jeans filming on her phone being held by a ring light.

10 Ways for Actors to Hone Their Skills During the Dog Days of Summer
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(left to right) Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina) in DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2, directed by Pierre Perifel.

Casting Insights: Christi Soper Shares Casting Insights for 'The Bad Guys 2'
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Actor Trevs Begalman smiling in a black dress in front of a blue brick wall.

Trevs Begalman Talks Booking a Role in ‘F1: The Movie’ | Success Story
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An actor thrilled that he has not only gotten a callback, but just might get cast in a lead role.

Parting the Clouds of Callbacks and Casting
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Casting Alert: Major Streetwear Brand, Feature Film, Nutritional Supplement Brand
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New York Theater Casting Director Robin Carus smiling outside in a blue shirt.

Robin Carus: Never Apologize, Be Prepared, Have Fun Playing
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Casting director Becca McCracken in a black sweater with striped sleeves holding her hands in prayer and smiling inside. A black and white filter is applied.

Becca McCracken On the Nuances of Regional Theater Casting
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Female actor moonlighting as a summer tour guide on a bus by a cliffside house on a sunny day.

Summer Survival Jobs: Flexible Gigs That Keep Actors Afloat Between Roles
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Damson Idris talking in a commentary booth with headphones on in a denim jacket.

Damson Idris's Acting Ignites Alongside Brad Pitt in 'F1: The Movie' | Acting Up
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Casting Alert: Major Music Videos, Food Company Commercial and More
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Casting Director Bella Hibbs smiling in a blue dress.

Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting 'What You Have to Offer'
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Want to know what audition mistakes you should avoid? Here are some tips and advice from four casting directors.

Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid
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