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Why Tom Cruise Urges Actors to Understand Production — and 5 Easy Ways to Start

Why Tom Cruise Urges Actors to Understand Production — and 5 Easy Ways to Start

Advice Your Career
May 16, 2025

As an actor, it may seem like your sole focus should be on performance and how you translate the words on the page to the screen, but being an actor is so much more than that. ...

Mastering Flashbacks: A Complete Actor’s Guide to Seamlessly Playing Past and Present

Mastering Flashbacks: A Complete Actor’s Guide to Seamless...

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Success Story: Sarah Murray Talks Booking a PopSugar Campaign for Walmart and Her Social Media Advice

Success Story: Sarah Murray Talks Booking a PopSugar Campaig...

Acting Journeys Success Stories Your Career
How to Avoid Artist Burnout

How to Avoid Artist Burnout

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Charlotte Kirk Joins Thriller Series ‘Write to Kill’

Charlotte Kirk (Duchess) has signed on to star in series Write to Kill from author and producer David P. Perlmutter.

The Hollywood Reporter

Maika Monroe To Star in Period Horror Thriller ‘Victorian Psycho’

Maika Monroe has been cast as a killer governess in Victorian Psycho, a psychological horror thriller that Zachary Wigon will direct for production and financing outfit Anton.

Variety

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ to End With Season 5, Shameik Moore Joins Cast

Shameik Moore has joined the show for its fifth and final season. He made his first appearance in the Season 4 finale as the often mentioned but never before seen character Branford “Breeze” Frady.

TVLine

'Law & Order: SVU' is Bringing Kelli Giddish Back as a Series Regular

Kelli Giddish is returning to Law & Order: SVU full-time. Giddish will be back on the NBC procedural as a series regular in Season 27.

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Why Tom Cruise Urges Actors to Understand Production — and 5 Easy Ways to Start
Advice Your Career
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Mastering Flashbacks: A Complete Actor’s Guide to Seamlessly Playing Past and Present
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Success Story: Sarah Murray Talks Booking a PopSugar Campaign for Walmart and Her Social Media Advice
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An actress learning about how to avoid artist burnout.

How to Avoid Artist Burnout
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Casting Alert: Cinemark Ad, Nickelodeon Sports Show and More!
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Acting Up: The Women of 'Nonnas'
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Embracing Body Image and Aging: A Journey of Self-Acceptance in an Industry That’s Always Watching
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Mental Health for Actors: A Survival Series Part III - Tackling Rejection Head-On: Mental Health Strategies for the Actor’s Journey
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Kevin Reher Talks Why 'Funny is Money' in Animation
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Alejandro Gil's Audition Tip: 'Be Open to Trying Stuff and to Make Mistakes'
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Navigating Competition: How to Cultivate a Healthy Mindset in the Acting World
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The Dangers of Self-Deprecation: How to Be Your Best Advocate
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Casting Alert: Major Fast Food Chain, Beauty Commercial, TurboTax and More
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Casting Insights: ‘Beyond the Gates’ With Kim Coleman
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