Armando Iannucci Wants Real Actors, Not Funny Ones
The mastermind behind political satires “Veep” and now “The Death of Stalin” reveals exactly what he needs from his actors and how he auditions them for his various projects.
Armando Iannucci Wants Real Actors, Not Funny Ones
The mastermind behind political satires “Veep” and now “The Death of Stalin” reveals exactly what he needs from his actors and how he auditions them for his various projects.
‘Veep’ Set Decorator on Recreating the White House + Emmy Nod No. 2
Set decorator Kimberly Wannop (“Veep,” “Parks and Recreation”) tells Backstage about landing her dream job and reveals the best compliment an actor can give her on set.
The ‘Veep’ Cast on Audition Tips and Embodying Your Character
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, and Timothy Simons on auditioning, how “Veep” has changed over six seasons, and using real life to inspire one’s character choices.
‘Game of Thrones’ Breaks Record at 2016 Emmy Awards
“Game of Thrones,” HBO’s medieval fantasy series, toppled the previous record for most Emmy wins ever for a scripted program, while “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” all but swept the limited series category.
21 Reasons Comedy Is Great on TV
Your cheat sheet to the Emmy-nominated actors for comedy series, including “Veep,” “Black-ish,” and “Transparent.”
SPOILERS: Andrea Savage Talks ‘Veep’
Spoiler Warning: The very funny Andrea Savage talks to Backstage about her surprise appearance on the season finale of HBO’s Veep.”
9 Telltale Signs of HBO Addiction
Did you know it’s possible to fall in love with a television network? Of course you did—you watch HBO.
14 (Fictional) Film and TV Presidents
Before you gear up to elect the 45th president of the United States (and celebrate Presidents Day on Feb. 15), remember these 14 great— and not-so-great—film and TV presidents.
The 22nd Annual SAG Awards Television Nominees
From "Key & Peele" to "Transparent," here are the series and actors who scored nominations this year! Watch the live broadcast of the ceremony on TNT and TBS Jan. 30!
‘Outlander,’ ‘Carol’ Recognized With 2016 Golden Globe Nominations
“Outlander,” “Carol,” “The Big Short,” and Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None” were all nominated for 2016 Golden Globe Awards! Did your favorites get recognized?