Interview

Drewe to Life

Besides pronouncing her name for us, Gemma Arterton—whose first name is voiced with a soft "G" and whose last name is Arterton, not Atherton—is having to explain herself to America.

Rising Brit Star Adds Sizzle to `Sherlock Holmes'

Benedict Cumberbatch's pals call him Ben. Viewers of his TV performance as a 21st-century Sherlock Holmes tend to favor "brilliant."

The Discerning Doctor

"To stand naked on the stage is an outward manifestation of what we do in the best performances," asserts Michael Cerveris.

Mining 'Fine'

As an Englishman, Kirk Jones believes he had advantages—as well as many challenges—in writing and directing a film centering on the lives of an American blue-collar family.

In the Moment

From the beginning, Viggo Mortensen was the only choice of director John Hillcoat ("The Proposition") to play the role  in "The Road."

Three for the Road

As Jim Halpert on the NBC comedy 'The Office', Krasinski has become synonymous with the word affable. But his charm might not seem a match for director Mendes, whose films are known for scratching at the dark underbelly of the seemingly mundane.

Happiness Is a Warm Gun

Scott relished taking on the job of director. He had previously directed for the stage in New York City—an experience that kept him mindful of the need for smart casting choices.

Actress Karen Dyer Is Pretty 'Evil'

Ok, it's not "Hamlet."  But Karen Dyer has added a solid credit to her resume -- as well as creating a fantasy figure for thousands of gamers -- as the voice and screen capture image of Sheva Alomar, a character in the bestselling video game "Resident Evil 5." 

Irish On

Currently, Ciarán Hinds stars in McPherson's new film, "The Eclipse," playing Michael Farr, a widower who volunteers to chauffeur the lovely Lena (Iben Hjejle), a writer visiting his town's literary festival.

You Gotta Have 'Heart'

Cox is perhaps best known for his recent spate of movie and TV roles in such projects as "Deadwood," the second "X-Men" movie, and "Adaptation," but he has dozens of other stage and screen credits.