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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New York City actors searching for work have come to the right place. Every week, we update this feature to include the best casting calls in the city and beyond. Whether you’re based in the ...

A dating show segment needs female talent, aged 18–35. Talent will go on blind dates where they sit on the opposite side of a wall from someone else and chat. The show will be live streamed as ...

Pursuing a career in modeling and searching for your next audition? You’ve come to the right place. Each week, we sift through our running list of casting calls to find the top modeling jobs ...

Nearly three decades ago, author J.K. Rowling mesmerized readers with the wizarding world of “Harry Potter.” With seven novels, eight original films, three prequel movies, and a Broadway ...