Advice

How do I become an actor without any experience? What to wear to an audition? What does a casting director do? These are just a few common questions that may arise in the actor’s journey, and here at Casting Networks, we’re here to help. Our acting advice column is your guide for how to be an actor, made with acting advice from actors.

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Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots

Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots

Advice Headshots Your Career

October 31, 2025

Commercial headshots are a well-covered area. After looking at a slew of headshots and talking with and listening to countless commercial actors, there seem to be two camps on ...

How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well

How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well

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Horror 101: Where Do You Fit in the Halloween Genre?

Horror 101: Where Do You Fit in the Halloween Genre?

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Don’t Wait for Permission: Making the Bucket List Dreams a Reality

Don’t Wait for Permission: Making the Bucket List Dreams a...

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‘Poker Face’ Canceled At Peacock; Rian Johnson Will Seek New Home For Series — With Peter Dinklage Starring

Peacock has canceled Poker Face after two seasons, but series creator Rian Johnson is looking to take the show to another outlet — and with a new lead actor.

Deadline

Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Florian Zeller’s Psychological Thriller ‘Bunker’ Starring Penélope Cruz And Javier Bardem

Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined the cast of Florian Zeller‘s next film Bunker at FilmNation. The film stars Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, with Zeller directing.

Variety

Ansel Elgort And Shirley MacLaine Team For Road Trip Comedy ‘Lucy Boomer’ From ‘Pretty In Pink’ Director Howard Deutch

Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) is getting behind the wheel again, this time with Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine (Steel Magnolias). The two are set to star together in Lucy Boomer, a road trip comedy from director Howard Deutch (Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful).

Gold Derby

How Susanne Scheel Cast Over 100 Speaking Roles For ‘A House Of Dynamite’

She discusses the massive amount of research, casting real military personnel in the film, and the joy of getting to spend quality time on set.

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Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots

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How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well

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Actors filming a horror movie trying to find out which genre they fit.

Horror 101: Where Do You Fit in the Halloween Genre?

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Don’t Wait for Permission: Making the Bucket List Dreams a Reality

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How to Decide What to Cut When You're Directing

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3 Things Actors Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask and Why You Need to Self-Advocate

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Mitch Hudson Brings Biblical Comedy to Life with 'The Promised Land'

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The Ins and Outs of Performing for Children

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Tackling Solo Performance

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actors doing a chemistry read

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

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An actor in a denim jacket delivering a monologue onstage.

Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene

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The Aging Actor’s Pivot: A Playbook on How Mature Talent Can Market Character-Driven Roles

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African American woman teaching an acting class with diverse students.

Things to Consider for Actors Thinking About Teaching the Craft

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked for Actors

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4 Subtle Grooming and Makeup Tips that Will Change Your Look for Auditions

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