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Casting Director Beverly Holloway’s Advice to Actors: Be Authentic, Prepared, and Story-Driven

Casting Director Beverly Holloway’s Advice to Actors: Be Authentic, Prepared, and Story-Driven

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March 27, 2026

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How to Launch an Acting Career Outside LA and NYC: Smart Strategies from 5 Booming Markets

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How 'Peaky Blinders' Built a Lasting Legacy: Casting, Collaboration and Character Evolution

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SAG-AFTRA Endorses Trump Admin’s AI Policy Framework: “Individuals Need Control”

The union recently expressed its support for the legislative initiative, stressing that SAG members “deserve protection” against nonconsensual AI replications, while maintaining First Amendment rights.

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Glen Powell to Voice Fox McCloud in ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is assembling even more A-list voice actors as Glen Powell will bring to life Fox McCloud, the surprise Nintendo character joining the Mario Bros.

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‘Poser’ Adds Trio Of Series Regulars; Barbara Hershey, Julio Macias, Adam Beach & Michael Trucco Among Recurring As Production Begins

The cast of Lauren Iungerich’s new Netflix series Poser is rounding out casting with 17 new additions as production begins in Los Angeles. Joel Oulette (Carrie), Hubert Smielecki (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Sarah Abbott (The Body) are joining as series regulars.

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Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project

Hanks will star in an adaptation of the short story The Comebacker, with Heller to direct. Both Hanks and Heller will produce the film through their respective production labels. The source material is from Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers, whose works A Hologram for the King and The Circle both inspired films starring Hanks.

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