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How is Technology Changing the Acting Industry?

Learn how the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the future.

AI
artificial intelligence
film
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Richard Gadd as Donny and Jessica Gunning as Martha at the pub counter in 'Baby Reindeer'
Emmy Award Winners 2024

‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear’ break records with their Emmy wins, while ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘Hacks’ also win big. The 76th Emmy Awards was a night of record-breaking wins, celebrating the talent in front of and behind the camera, and recognising the excellent television series that have kept us entertained this year. The ceremony took place […]

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news
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Lydia and Beetlejuice standing in a dark attic together in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Meet the Casting Director: Sophie Holland on ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Casting director Sophie Holland shares how she finds new talent and her experience casting ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Wednesday’. It’s always difficult to capture the magic of an original cult-classic film, but 36 years later, the cast of Beetlejuice eagerly returned to give it a try – and it was casting director Sophie Holland’s […]

casting directors
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Two characters from 'Supecell' sitting on a sofa together
An Intimacy Coordinator’s Insight with Joshua Okpala

‘Supacell​’​​​ ​​​intimacy ​​​coordinator Joshua Okpala discusses his training, working on popular shows like ‘​Topboy​’​, ​‘​Spent​’​ and ​‘​EastEnders​’​, and ​​his unique insight for performers working on intimate scenes. Joshua Okpala is a certified ​​​intimacy ​​​coordinator and a trained actor. There’s a very good chance that you​’ve seen some of the popular television shows and films he […]

diversity/inclusivity
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karen johal
The Industry
Helen Mirren wearing pink at a 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' screening in London
What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2024

Join us as we look at 11 exciting productions taking place around the UK and Ireland this coming season. As we say goodbye to a glorious summer season of sassy superheroes in Deadpool and Wolverine, Riley’s emotions in Inside Out 2 and feuding queens in House of the Dragon, we eagerly wonder what’s up next.  […]

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charlie gardiner
film
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Erin Doherty as 'Princess Anne' in 'The Crown' smiling
Erin Doherty’s Royal Role in ‘The Crown’

‘The Crown’ actress Erin Doherty relives her audition for ‘Princess Anne’.

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Ella Purnell as 'Lucy' in 'Fallout' in the Vault tunnel wearing a blue Vault jumpsuit
My Casting Story: Ella Purnell in ‘Fallout’

‘Yellowjackets’ actress Ella Purnell takes us behind the scenes on ‘Fallout’.

acting advice
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Anthony Boyle as 'Lt. Harry Crosby' in 'Masters of the Air' looking worried with an airfield in the background
How Anthony Boyle Soared to Success in ‘Masters of the Air’

The ‘Masters of the Air’ actor reveals how he aced his audition and rose to the role of ‘Lt. Harry Crosby’. Apple TV’s mini-series Masters of the Air has certainly taken off. With an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and three nominations for the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards, audiences were clearly gripped by the dangers […]

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interview
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The main cast of Tin Star sitting around a table smiling
In the Director’s Chair with Paulette Randall MBE

How director and producer Paulette Randall’s career flourished, from Rose Bruford and Theatre of Black Women to ‘Tin Star’, the Spotlight Prize and the 2012 Olympic Games. Not many directors can say they’ve worked on an opening ceremony for the Olympics, but this is just one feather in the fascinating and colourful cap that Paulette […]

casting directors
directors
interview
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The Evolution of Pilot Season

​​​What is pilot season, how has the process changed with the rise of streaming services and why adapting to these changes is important for actors. Most actors may have heard the term ‘pilot season’ at some point during their career. It​ was once ​known as the busiest time of ​the ​year for auditions​ and many […]

karen johal
starting out
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