Bella Heathcote To Star In ‘Pieces Of Her’ Netflix Drama Series
Bella Heathcote (Strange Angel, The Man in the High Castle) is set to headline Pieces of Her, Netflix’s dramatic thriller series based on the 2018 book by bestselling crime author Karin Slaughter.
What The Oscars Taught Me About Jealousy And Admiration
The Oscars are a state of the union for our industry. The show itself is a conduit for analyzing the past year while the media fervor around it helps to paint a complete picture of the movie business and its place in culture. I always watch with interest.
Golden Globes
Last night’s awards show, like most awards shows, gave me a moment of reflection on the state of our industry and on the direction in which we are heading
How To Make Connections In Hollywood
Talented, hard-working people struggle to navigate the entertainment industry because they don’t understand how to generate opportunities for themselves and build the relationships they need to get the things they want.
How To Make The Most Of A Career Opportunity
No matter who you are or what you pursue in your career, an opportunity will come your way through luck or (more likely) effort and you’ll get a chance to showcase your talents.
‘Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’ Regular Gavin Leatherwood Inks With UTA
Gavin Leatherwood, who currently stars on Netflix’s series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, has signed with UTA.
The Meaning of Talent in Seymour: An Introduction
My life has been motivated and consumed by talent; pursuing it in myself, seeking to emphasize it in others, understanding its power and importance within each individual. I’m a talent manager because I feel deeply that talent in all of its forms has a tremendous power to improve the world, to move each of us to positive action.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Richard Flood Joins ABC Medical Drama As New Surgeon
Richard Flood (Shameless) has been cast in ABC’s flagship drama series Grey’s Anatomy. As is customary for Grey’s, Flood will be introduced as a recurring later this season. He will play a key new character, Dr. Cormac Hayes, the new head of Pediatric Surgery at Grey Sloan.
The Secret To Learning A New Skill Is To Treat It Like A Language
This realization is helping me learn and develop a variety of seemingly disconnected skills including how to fly, play piano, use social media, and navigate Hollywood.
Casting Director Lisa Zambetti's Advice For Actors
When it comes to casting, Lisa Zambetti is a busy casting director on the rise.
The Life Lessons Of Carpool Karaoke
I like to analyze things. Doing so can have its drawbacks, but it’s a valuable trait as relates to my career as a Hollywood talent manager.
‘The Wheel Of Time’: ‘Criminal Minds’ Star Daniel Henney Joins Amazon’s Epic Fantasy Drama
Hawaii Five-0 and Criminal Minds star Daniel Henney joined Amazon’s big-budget fantasy drama The Wheel of Time.
The Five Qualities Successful People Share
I’m fascinated by success. As a Hollywood talent manager for more than three decades, I’ve spent years studying the differences between people who succeed and those who never quite accomplish their goals.
Kelli Garner Signs With More/Medavoy For Management
The Enemy Within alumna Kelli Garner has signed with More/Medavoy for management.
HOW TO USE THE ACTORS’ BUSINESS PLAN TO GROW YOUR CAREER
For more than three decades I’ve sat in meetings with actors who ask me that crucial question about their career.
More/Medavoy Options ‘TrafficKing’ Book About The Jeffrey Epstein Case For TV
More/Medavoy has optioned Conchita Sarnoff’s book TrafficKing, which chronicles the Jeffrey Epstein child-trafficking case, along with Sarnoff’s life rights, for television. The project will be shopped for development as a limited series or television movie.
Douglas Smith, a Star of ‘Big Little Lies,’ Surfs in Queens
Douglas Smith angled his brash yellow board into the wave and rode toward the Far Rockaway shore in Queens, before the crest crumpled into foam and he tumbled into the water.
BET Developing Female Biker Drama ‘Black Mambas’ From ‘Rebel’ Creator
BET Networks has put into development Black Mambas a one-hour drama from Rebel creator Amani Walker.
How To Get A Talent Agent Or Manager’s Attention
Every actor wants to know how to get a talent agent or manager’s attention. I know, because it’s one of the questions I’m most often asked.
HOW TO DEAL WITH HOLLYWOOD EXECUTIVES
“There are x types of people in this world.” You’ve probably heard everybody from your Grandpa Joe to Clint Eastwood in any movie say some variation of this mantra.