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Even after landing a starring role on @testamentshulu, Chase Infiniti is still learning to trust her instincts. In our June cover story, she talks about rejection and what she wants from the work. Read here: bit.ly/3S482vy

Still thinking about last night’s @HouseofDragon? Showrunner Ryan Condal breaks down Season 3’s biggest changes from "Fire & Blood" and explains how Emma D'Arcy influenced Rhaenyra’s arc. Read here: bit.ly/4wJQkws #HOTD

Happy Birthday to Harrison Ford, one of Hollywood's most iconic actors.

Casting director John Papsidera shares why Tom Holland was the perfect choice for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." Read here: bit.ly/4xVsjUo

From "Heartstopper" to all-time classics, these are the best book-to-screen adaptations every actor and movie lover should know. Read here: bit.ly/4aziy4n

We know auditions can be scary. Watch this before your next one. Read our full audition guide here: bit.ly/4uYd7TR

House of Highlights is casting basketball fans for its "Guess the NBA Champion" shoot. Expires August 3. If you're confident in your hoops knowledge and love being on camera, apply here: bit.ly/3RnXCH4

Representation in film starts with who's behind the camera. Here are six Pacific Islander filmmakers making waves on screens big and small: bit.ly/4f9NASZ

people will cancel plans just to film a self-tape. it's us. we're people.

.@netflix's "Scooby-Doo: Origins" is currently in production. Let's take off the mask on what the production is looking for and how to position a potential audition: bit.ly/4v3qbr8

"Task" and "Mare of Easttown" are officially crossing over. Julianne Nicholson will reprise her Emmy-winning role as Lori Ross in #Task Season 2, linking Brad Ingelsby's two @hbomax dramas. What do you think about this casting news?

Leonardo DiCaprio's best performances are exciting cinema and masterclasses in great acting. Here are his 10 most significant film roles of all time: bit.ly/3SxzySp

Happy birthday, Tom Hanks! Here's how to channel his approach at your next on-camera audition: bit.ly/3SzexXu

Here are this week's top trending gigs on Backstage—don't miss your chance. Apply here: bit.ly/4fxEvC2

.@TheEmmys nominations are here! Jeff Hiller and Liza Colón-Zayas presented nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards this morning. Find the full list of nominees: bit.ly/3R8STsy #Emmys2026

The search for the next James Bond is still one of the biggest casting stories in Hollywood. Here's everything we know: bit.ly/3SyRnRa

On "Beef" Season 2, costume designer Olga Mill worked directly with Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, and Charles Melton to shape each character's visual identity. Read here: bit.ly/4oTb0iT

Before your indie short or microbudget feature can screen at a festival or theater, it needs a digital cinema package. Here's what you need to know: bit.ly/442C7yo

Sam Reid doesn't just play Lestat on @AMCsAnneRice he inhabits him. Here's how he approached the role and what every actor can take from it: bit.ly/4bgGg5z #TheVampireLestat

Colorblind casting vs. color-conscious casting—what's the difference, and why does it matter for your career? As @DisneyStudios' #Moana arrives, we break down how Hollywood is (and isn't) handling representation. Read here: bit.ly/4xTQhzx

Paul Anthony Kelly opens up about how he and Sarah Pidgeon built the bond between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette in @FXNetworks' "Love Story." Read our full interview here: bit.ly/4welonw