NYCastings - DirectSubmit » Keanu Reeves https://www.nycastings.com Casting Tools for Casting Directors and On-Camera Talent Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:20:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2 Physical Conditioning for Actors: Staying Fit for Demanding Roles https://www.nycastings.com/physical-conditioning-for-actors-staying-fit-for-demanding-roles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=physical-conditioning-for-actors-staying-fit-for-demanding-roles https://www.nycastings.com/physical-conditioning-for-actors-staying-fit-for-demanding-roles/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:49:21 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=24803 Physical conditioning is an important aspect of an actor’s career, especially when preparing for physically demanding roles. Whether it’s for action-packed movies, intense stage performances, or roles that require a significant transformation, maintaining peak physical fitness is key. This guide will help guide you understand exercise routines, diet, and a healthy lifestyle to help stay […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/physical-conditioning-for-actors-staying-fit-for-demanding-roles/feed/ 0 The Thrill of the Fight: A Look at the World of Action Films https://www.nycastings.com/the-thrill-of-the-fight-a-look-at-the-world-of-action-films/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-thrill-of-the-fight-a-look-at-the-world-of-action-films https://www.nycastings.com/the-thrill-of-the-fight-a-look-at-the-world-of-action-films/#comments Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:33:50 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23856 Action films have been a staple of cinema for decades, offering audiences thrilling and exciting experiences through adrenaline-fueled sequences of explosions, car chases and hand-to-hand combat. These films have captured the hearts and minds of moviegoers around the world, drawing in massive crowds and generating billions of dollars in revenue. From the classic action films […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/the-thrill-of-the-fight-a-look-at-the-world-of-action-films/feed/ 0 Actors with Dyslexia: Overcoming the Odds https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:30:55 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23465 Dyslexia is a common learning disability (a neurological disorder) that can affect reading, writing and spelling abilities. Although it’s most often diagnosed in children, it can also affect and/or continue in adults. Many famous actors have dyslexia, including Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Keira Knightley, Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Aniston. However, having dyslexia does not have […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-with-dyslexia-overcoming-the-odds/feed/ 0 6 Secrets of Great Actors: What You Can Learn https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:29:53 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23375 Some of the world’s greatest actors have a few secrets up their sleeves that help them to become the amazing performers they are. These secrets, while they may be different for each actor, all share one common goal: to create a believable and compelling character that audiences will love. Or hate, as in the case […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/6-secrets-of-great-actors-what-you-can-learn/feed/ 0 How to Act Like a Superhero https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-act-like-a-superhero/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-act-like-a-superhero https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-act-like-a-superhero/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:22:41 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=23140 Anyone here love superheroes? I’m only asking because we’re going to discuss how to play a superhero character. It’s not as easy as it looks! In order to act like a superhero, one must first understand what it means to be a superhero. A superhero is someone who possesses extraordinary or superhuman abilities and is […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-to-act-like-a-superhero/feed/ 0 Look the Part, Feel the Part, Get the Part https://www.nycastings.com/look-the-part-feel-the-part-get-the-part/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=look-the-part-feel-the-part-get-the-part https://www.nycastings.com/look-the-part-feel-the-part-get-the-part/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:10:01 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22954 Actors need to look the part and feel the part in order to get the part. They have to audition for roles, and the competition can be stiff. To get the part, they need to impress the casting director, director and sometimes even the producer. Casting directors are looking for someone who is right for […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/look-the-part-feel-the-part-get-the-part/feed/ 0 6 Acting Careers That Will Surprise You https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:26:38 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22900 There are many different careers in the acting industry. Some of the most common actors and actresses work in Television, Film, Theater, as TV/Radio presenters, do Voiceovers and work as Stunt Performers. Each of these careers has its own unique set of skills and requirements. Actors and actresses typically need to have strong acting skills […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/6-acting-careers-that-will-surprise-you/feed/ 0 How Does the Life of a Child Actor Differ From Other Kids? https://www.nycastings.com/how-does-the-life-of-a-child-actor-differ-from-other-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-does-the-life-of-a-child-actor-differ-from-other-kids https://www.nycastings.com/how-does-the-life-of-a-child-actor-differ-from-other-kids/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:49:01 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22842 There is no denying that the life of a child actor is drastically different from that of other kids. For one, they often have to juggle acting and schooling, which can be difficult. They also typically have to deal with intense pressure and scrutiny from the public and paparazzi. Child actors also tend to start […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/how-does-the-life-of-a-child-actor-differ-from-other-kids/feed/ 0 Actors – 6 Tips How To Act Like a Coward https://www.nycastings.com/actors-6-tips-how-to-act-like-a-coward/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actors-6-tips-how-to-act-like-a-coward https://www.nycastings.com/actors-6-tips-how-to-act-like-a-coward/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:01:08 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22770 Cowards are often depicted in film and television as weak characters who run away from danger or confrontations. However, there are a few brave cowards out there who have broken the mold and shown that being a coward isn’t always a bad thing. Honestly, it’s not easy to play a coward. I’m going to share […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/actors-6-tips-how-to-act-like-a-coward/feed/ 0 Stuntman Matt Berberi on Training The Matrix Resurrections Actors https://www.nycastings.com/stuntman-matt-berberi-on-training-the-matrix-resurrections-actors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stuntman-matt-berberi-on-training-the-matrix-resurrections-actors https://www.nycastings.com/stuntman-matt-berberi-on-training-the-matrix-resurrections-actors/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:55:41 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=22454 If you like action and fight sequences, chances are you’ve seen stuntman Matt “Matty” Berberi’s work. Let’s see… The Matrix Resurrections, Westworld, Star Trek: Picard, Space Jam: A New Legacy, just to name a few. Planning, coordinating and rehearsing are just some of the steps I thought of, but Matty really drills down to the […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/stuntman-matt-berberi-on-training-the-matrix-resurrections-actors/feed/ 0 Kick-ass Matrix 4 / Spartacus Actress Ellen Hollman on Screen Fighting https://www.nycastings.com/kick-ass-matrix-4-spartacus-actress-ellen-hollman-on-screen-fighting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kick-ass-matrix-4-spartacus-actress-ellen-hollman-on-screen-fighting https://www.nycastings.com/kick-ass-matrix-4-spartacus-actress-ellen-hollman-on-screen-fighting/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:44:52 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=21020 Matrix 4 and STARZ’ Spartacus action actress Ellen Hollman is an Army of One this December. We got a special inside look at what it’s like for Ellen Hollman to take her career to the next level by adding writer and producer to her credits. “Out hiking, Special Forces Brenner Baker and her husband stumble […]

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]]> https://www.nycastings.com/kick-ass-matrix-4-spartacus-actress-ellen-hollman-on-screen-fighting/feed/ 0 Iconic 80s Star Diane Franklin Gives Scary Acting Advice https://www.nycastings.com/dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice https://www.nycastings.com/dianefranklin-gives-scary-acting-advice/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:43:02 +0000 https://www.nycastings.com/?p=20946 Dude. Actress Diane Franklin is to acting as Maxwell House is to coffee. Let’s face it – there are certain staples we just have to have in the house such as pizza and junk food. And what goes best with junk food? Horror films! You’ll remember Diane Franklin from the 80’s films Bill and Ted’s […]

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