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Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion “Brightflame” Targaryen & Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall
Finn Bennett and Peter Claffey from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ stars Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett on their acting journeys and career highlights. With the season finale releasing this Sunday, 22 February, the journey of ‘Ser Duncan the Tall’ and his squire ‘Egg’ is reaching a fever pitch. But before the final credits roll on this first chapter of […]

film
interview
television
The Industry
Paul Chahidi as Basil in The Night Manager (Season 2)
Paul Chahidi on the Endurance and Craft of a Three-Decade Career

‘The Night Manager’ star Paul Chahidi shares vital insights on career longevity and creative collaboration. In this exclusive interview, we met with the versatile Paul Chahidi to discuss a career that has spanned over thirty years. From his early days at school to his recent role as ‘Basil’ in the second series of BBC hit […]

acting advice
interview
theatre
The Essentials
Casting assistant Ronai Gittens talking to casting directors at the Spotlight Prize 2025
Skills That Make You Stand Out According to Casting Directors

Top casting directors reveal the essential skills, from prep to self-taping, that make actors stand out today. The world of acting is always evolving, and so are the expectations of those on the other side of the table – casting directors. We spoke to some of the industry’s top casting directors, including Lucy Casson, Ruth […]

casting directors
interview
video
The Industry
Donal (CAMERON CUFFE), Ryan (FINNIAN GARBUTT), Marlene (KERRI QUINN), Eve (TARA-LYNNE O’NEILL), Luke (MARCUS ONILUDE) in Hope Street (Season 5)
Meet the Casting Director: Carla Stronge on ‘Kneecap’

Carla Stronge discusses using Spotlight, standing out as a self-represented actor, and casting for ‘Kneecap’ and ‘Game of Thrones’. From the bustling television sets of Northern Ireland to the critically acclaimed film Kneecap, casting director Carla Stronge has carved out an extraordinary career. After starting out as an extras coordinator, she received her first official […]

casting directors
film
interview
The Industry
Actors on stage during a performance
Dealing with the Unexpected in Live Theatre

When the curtain rises, anything can happen. Discover how professional stage actors handle the unpredictable nature of live theatre. When it comes to live theatre, every performance is a unique event. The audience expects a compelling story, but what happens when the unexpected strikes? How do actors keep the show going when lines are forgotten, […]

interview
musical theatre
theatre
The Industry
Connor Swindells and Bella Maclean in Sex Education (Season 4)
Stars of Tomorrow: Bella Maclean

Bella Maclean shares how she made it in the industry with no connections and the challenge of her favourite roles. Actress Bella Maclean has come a long way since getting her first screen credit in La La Means I Love You. Since graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2020, she has […]

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television
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