SAG Awards

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.

How David O. Russell's 'Silver Linings Playbook' Was Cast

Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, the film centers on a former teacher (Cooper) who moves home after being released from a mental institution.

How Casting Director Nina Gold Cast 'Les Misérables'

Finding the right faces to embody the iconic parts that make up the world of musical phenomenon “Les Misérables” proved to be quite a feat for casting director Nina Gold.

How 'Zero Dark Thirty' Was Cast

When casting director Gail Stevens auditioned actors for “Zero Dark Thirty,” she says she couldn’t let them read from the movie’s script. She couldn’t even tell them what they were auditioning for.

How Casting Director Avy Kaufman Cast 'Lincoln'

After Lewis signed on to star in the title role, Kaufman was hired to compile the rest of the cast.

SAG Awards: Film Predictions

The 19th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be held on Sunday. Doing away with technical categories, the show runs a lean two hours and honors solely acting (and stunt) performances, including an ensemble category for film and TV.

How Ben Affleck and Lora Kennedy Cast 'Argo'

Though director-star Ben Affleck reached out to the likes of Alan Arkin and John Goodman for roles, there were still many smaller parts for casting director Lora Kennedy to fill.

'Silver Linings Playbook,' 'Lincoln' Lead SAG Awards Nominees

“Silver Linings Playbook” and “Lincoln” lead films with four nominations each; “Breaking Bad,” “Homeland,” and “Modern Family” dominate television.

Critics Pick 2013 SAG Awards Film Ensemble Front-runners

Leonard Maltin (“Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide”), Christopher Rosen (Huffington Post), Sasha Stone (AwardsDaily.com), and Chris Beachum (GoldDerby.com) predict the nominees for SAG’s ensemble acting award.

2013 SAG Awards Film Nominees (Slideshows)

Before the SAG Awards are presented Jan. 27, take another look at the actors and ensembles nominated for their film performances this year.