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‘Yellowjackets’ actress Ella Purnell takes us behind the scenes on ‘Fallout’, from facing fake monsters to choreographing fights. Ella Purnell is no stranger to appearing on our screens in big-budget productions. She’s had roles in Army of the Dead, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Kick-Ass 2, Yellowjackets and, most recently, Amazon’s hit TV series […]

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 […]

How to get an agent in the US and the difference between an agent and a personal manager. Actors are inspired daily by the television, film, and theatre they see. With many of these productions being made in the US, America can be seen to offer a wide range of opportunities for British actors. Actors […]

Tips on finding an agent and acting work abroad from ‘Happy Valley’ star Amit Shah. We know the nature of being an actor requires you to be ambitious. The industry insists on your pursuit and perseverance in finding and attending auditions; you have to carry that energy into acting jobs once you get them. As […]

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ leads the pack with seven wins at the 96th annual Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The winners of the Oscars 2024 have now been announced at a spectacular ceremony in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre. Jimmy Kimmel was invited back for the 4th time to present the Academy Awards and opened […]

‘Barbie’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ among winners at Artios Awards 2024. The winners of the 39th Artios Awards have now been announced. The awards, which are presented by Spotlight and the Casting Society of America (CSA), saw a range of casting directors celebrated for their work in film, television, theatre and […]