A round character in a book, film, TV show, or play is a fully realized character with complex wants, desires, and motivations. While any type of character (whether protagonist, antagonist, hero ...

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From the cutthroat halls of “The West Wing” to the boozy nightclubs of “Casablanca,” drama has the power to transport us into a different place, time, and perspective (if only for a little ...

I was a two sport college athlete in football and baseball. I started my acting career in 2015 and then moved into pro wrestling. I did a few WWE events and mostly work on the independent circuit.

On Dec. 4, Film Independent will announce the nominations for its upcoming Spirit Awards. The event—which takes place February 22 at its traditional home on Santa Monica beach—marks the 40th ...

There are only a few sure things in life: death, taxes, and static characters (isn’t that how the quote goes?). You probably understand the first two, but here’s a refresher on what makes a ...

Lady Macbeth’s cry of “Out, damned spot!” in Act V, Scene I is one of the most intense and psychologically charged lines in William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” Performing this monologue ...

The upcoming ScreenCraft Winter Writers Summit, streaming Dec. 6–9, offers storytellers a front-row seat to intimate conversations with Hollywood’s most compelling voices—including a chat ...

When you think of theater, you probably picture a script, complete with dialogue, stage directions, scenes and settings, a couple of named characters, and a playwright’s written vision.

These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy. The Big Sky is casting 'hero' talent (male, aged 30–45, and female, aged ...

This Friday, Nov. 22, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” premieres in U.S. theaters. The long-awaited sequel to 2000’s historical epic stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and more.

Don’t miss any of today’s top gigs! “About Last Night,” a short film following two strangers trying to remember their night before, is casting its leads and more. Plus, a sci-fi horror ...