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Casting Director Matthew Lessall on Why You Should Stop Worrying and Just 'Act the Role'

Casting Director Matthew Lessall on Why You Should Stop Worrying and Just 'Act the Role'

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January 26, 2026

Matthew Lessall has made a very successful career out of casting indie films. For nearly a quarter century, he has been working on smaller projects and has earned more than his ...

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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Gender Bending vs. Gender Reversing in Casting: How Switching Gender Changes the Story

Gender Bending vs. Gender Reversing in Casting: How Switchin...

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Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene

Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene

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John Kim Joins Hunter Page-Lochard & Kat Stewart In Australian Drama ‘Fortitude Valley’

John Kim has joined Hunter Page-Lochard and Kate Stewart in Australian TV drama Fortitude Valley. The Cruel Intentions actor, who is set to star in 2027 pic Voltron, will play Gavin Chang, a Detective Senior Constable seconded to an operation to solve two cold-case murders.

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Is Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Deep Voodoo the Rare Company Doing AI Right?

In what is hopefully a sign of the times for the box office to quote the Harry Styles song in Project Hail Mary, non-franchise IP is excelling around the world with Amazon MGM Studios’ posting an amazing $108.6M second frame for a running total of $300.8M.

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Xavier Samuel Cast In Prime Video’s ‘Bishop’ As Series Regular

In Bishop, homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) – brilliant, battle-scarred – will put all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class.

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Sofia Mattsson Joins ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Following ‘General Hospital’ Departure

Mattsson is expected to make her first appearance on Days of Our Lives in 2027, though it is currently unclear who she will be portraying. She will join a formidable cast led by the inimitable Deidre Hall.

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Casting Director Matthew Lessall on Why You Should Stop Worrying and Just 'Act the Role'
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Don’t Wait for Permission: Making the Bucket List Dreams a Reality
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Gender Bending vs. Gender Reversing in Casting: How Switching Gender Changes the Story
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Tips for Cutting a Monologue From a Scene
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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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Acting Up: Amy Madigan
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Casting Director Julie Schubert cut out collage style in front of a yellow backdrop with the Casting Networks, the How We Role Logo, and a film camera.

'How We Role' Bonus Episode: Emmy-Winning Casting Director Julie Schubert — 'Keep It Simple'
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Collage of Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, a video camera and the How We Role podcast logo on a light blue backdrop.

'How We Role' Episode 12: Voiceover Career Advice from Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
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What to Do After You Land an Acting Gig
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'How We Role' Episode 11: How to Get & Keep a TV/Film Agent with Talent Agent Michele Cavallero
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'How We Role' Episode 10: Actor Anxiety? Mindset Hacks That Actually Work with Casting Director Lisa London
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How to Avoid Artist Burnout
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'How We Role' Episode 9: Optimize Your Casting Profile and Get Booked with Casting Director Virginia Anello & Casting Networks' Jason Teresi
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'How We Role' Episode 8: How to Craft Authentic Performances FAST with Famed Acting Coach Warner Loughlin
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