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Harrison Ford is one of the most recognizable stars alive. Just don’t ask him how he got here. “I don’t think that f*cking much about acting,” he tells us.

In a rare long-form chat, Ford opens up about @AppleTV’s #Shrinking, AI, and more. Read here: https://t.co/Uqb5g3P84O

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.@CarnivalCruise is currently casting Male Presenting Roles on Backstage! Hear Corey's experience from taking the stage at sea with Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment.

Apply here: https://t.co/2IFsps1TN7

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🚨 #Carrie spoilers ahead!

“Carrie” star Samantha Sloyan explains how she approaches intense scenes without forcing the result. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/zuvz45yQf6

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Matt Bomer sees fear as a reason to say yes to jobs.

In honor of his birthday, revisit our archival cover story here: https://t.co/NdPbEznvuf

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"Heated Rivalry" casting directors Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay reveal what brought Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie into the cast for Season 2.

Listen to our most recent @InTheEnvelope episode here: https://t.co/rODg9CVL8J

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Aaron Sorkin dialogue doesn't leave much room to hide.

Here are eight monologues for actors ready to tackle rapid-fire language, precise rhythms, and characters who always have something to prove: https://t.co/SfSIVzngyQ

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An acting career can bring lots of challenges.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're providing practical advice to protect the person behind the performer. Read our full guide here: https://t.co/oucHcRTSHt

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The trailer for Mike Flanagan’s new "Exorcist" movie is out, and cast member Samantha Sloyan thinks it could be his scariest work yet. What do you think?

Check out our full interview with Sloyan here: https://t.co/f1AmXW5eiN

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Years of strong auditions can put you in the running for your breakout role, and "Obsession" casting director Skyler Zurn wants to be the one to find you.

Watch our full interview here: https://t.co/B7gqBKN5En

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Happy birthday to Guillermo del Toro!

Revisit our conversation about “Frankenstein,” Oscar Isaac, and directing advice here: https://t.co/tCwmhNUnVU

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“Heated Rivalry” casting directors Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay needed a Shane and Ilya that clicked.

Casting directors Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay unpack that chemistry—and what actors can learn from it—on @InTheEnvelope: https://t.co/glVYyBPo7L

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Turn your Halloween movie marathon into acting homework 😱

These 20 horror movies offer a master class in making the unbelievable feel chillingly real: https://t.co/fxzLSQoc2Z

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“Carrie” star Samantha Sloyan shares how she prepares for a role until she’s free to follow whatever happens in the moment.

Check out our full interview here: https://t.co/9XiJZ7ZjEf

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Ready to scream, survive, or become the thing everyone else fears?

Explore the latest horror casting calls and acting auditions on Backstage here: https://t.co/rqWIeZjW91

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How did “Heated Rivalry” find Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams?

Casting directors Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay are taking us inside the search on @InTheEnvelope, out this Thursday at 11 a.m. ET. Subscribe now: https://t.co/tNd1XWlKRx

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“Verity” is officially in theaters—and Colleen Hoover adaptations are becoming a screen genre of their own.

Here’s what actors should know about the casting process, audition expectations, and creatives behind them: https://t.co/7x4cqxJGAG

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From “Anora” to Frances Haugen in “The Social Reckoning,” Mikey Madison keeps choosing characters who demand fearlessness.

Revisit our cover story on the Oscar winner’s craft, career, and breakout performance: https://t.co/Zup1ol4OUT

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Freshly squeezed scares, anyone?

Minute Maid is casting actors for spooky comedy sketches filming in New Orleans, with roles paying up to $1,000. Apply here: https://t.co/MCnaK0a4UH

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An unexpected audition choice can get you noticed. “Obsession” casting director Skyler Zurn shares how Inde Navarrette brought her own take to the role.

Watch our full interview here: https://t.co/xmkwrIWM8f

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Film theory is not just for directors and critics. Understanding framing, editing, sound, and visual storytelling can help actors make sharper choices for the screen.

Start with the basics: https://t.co/DQvGTspzjz

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What do film directors actually do all day?

Here's our hour-by-hour look at directing as a full-time job: https://t.co/pxiqyVYCiY