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Damson Idris's Acting Ignites Alongside Brad Pitt in 'F1: The Movie' | Acting Up

Damson Idris's Acting Ignites Alongside Brad Pitt in 'F1: The Movie' | Acting Up

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July 07, 2025

While F1: The Movie features an effortless performance from Brad Pitt, it's the standout work by his young co-star, Damson Idris, that demands your attention. His compelling po ...

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Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting 'What You Have to Offer'

Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting '...

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

Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mi...

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Lily Gladstone Boards ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’

Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) is another new addition to Amazon MGM Studios‘ reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair, to be directed by and star Michael B. Jordan.

The Hollywood Reporter

Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins Added to BBC Cast for ‘Dear England’

The BBC has confirmed the full cast for Dear England, a four-part drama based on James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team. Dr. Who star Jodie Whittaker, The Crown alum Jason Watkins and British actor Daniel Ryan (The Bay) are new additions to the ensemble cast.

TVLine

Who’s Out? Who’s In? TV’s Major Casting Moves for Fall

Your favorite TV shows may look a bit different when they return, thanks to new names on the call sheets and some conspicuous absences.

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FX Greenlights Comedy Pilot From ‘Reno 911’ Team; Robert Ben Garant, Cathy Shim, & WWE’s Becky Lynch Cast Among 7

FX has picked up the new workplace comedy pilot Movers, from creators and executive producers Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim.

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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
Acting Journeys Your Career
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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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Casting Director Jessica Sherman smiling in front of a gray wall with a green shirt.

Jessica Sherman on the Casting of 'Predator: Killer of Killers'
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Casting Director Melissa DeLizia smiling in a black shirt with white heart prints at a restaurant.

Melissa DeLizia Says to 'Bring a Little Part That's You' to Auditions
Casting Directors The Industry
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'How We Role' Episode 13: 5 Business Principles Every Actor Should Know with Casting Director Rose Rosen
Casting Directors The Industry
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July 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
News and Trends The Industry
Casting Director Doug las Aibel sitting in an empty theater smiling.

Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'
Casting Directors Casting Insights The Industry
Pauline Sala walking through a park outside under a structure, skateboard in hand.

How Pauline Sala Went From Skate Park to Coca-Cola Commercial | Success Story
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Returning to Theater Acting After Time Away
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Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of 'Smoke'
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Steps Actors Should Take if They've Been Scammed
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