Interview

5 Keys to Doing Your Prep Work

Maxine Peake, starring in Tribeca selection "Run & Jump," shares advice and stories about staying true to yourself as an actor and succeeding at making it into a career.

Bryan Cranston Says Acting Takes ‘Total Dedication'

Bryan Cranston, who won his first SAG Awards on Sunday night, said he has no plans to take a vacation from acting anytime soon.

10 Comics to Watch: Megan Amram Q&A

From Twitter to Tinseltown, Megan Amram is now writing for the NBC comedy "Parks and Recreation."

‘Homeland’ Casting Director Shares How She Discovers Actors

"Homeland" casting director Judy Henderson shares her secrets to casting the hit series and how she discovers the actors she chooses.

How Megan Charpentier Got Scary for 'Mama'

But in her new film “Mama,” she takes on her most challenging role yet. In the film, she plays Victoria, who is found in the woods five years after disappearing, along with her sister Lily.

Sierra Boggess Returns to London as Fantine in ‘Les Misérables’

The star of “The Little Mermaid” and “Love Never Dies” shares how working in London has shaped her as an actor.

Anna Camp Pushes Her Boundaries in 'Pitch Perfect' and 'The Mindy Project'

Anna Camp chats with Backstage about her new movie, "Pitch Perfect," her new TV series "The Mindy Project," and opening new chapters in life.

3 Couples Share How They Make It Happen at Work and at Home

Backstage talks to three actor couples—Micah Hauptman and Annika Marks, Ryan Spahn and Michael Urie, and Stuart Gordon and Carolyn Purdy-Gordon—about balancing work and love.

'Suburgatory' Star Jane Levy on her First Season

Newcomer Jane Levy leads "Suburgatory" and a remake of the classic horror film "Evil Dead."

Farris Patton Is Living Her Dream as the Orbit Girl

Farris Patton is living a "commercial actor's dream" as the spokeswoman for Orbit gum in its 10-years-and-running "Dirty mouth?" campaign.