While best known for her Tony Award–winning Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway musical “Hamilton” and its Disney+ filmed version, Renée Elise Goldsberry has played a significant array of roles across screen, stage, and music industries. “I’ve been around long enough to have had so many versions of my career,” she tells Backstage, providing key advice on how artists—particularly women—can truly have it all. “You just have to have the audacity to show up and try some of these things.”

Raised in Texas and Michigan and trained in first theater at Carnegie Mellon University, then in jazz studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Renée got her start in the biz on “Ally McBeal” and as musician-star of the film “All About You,” followed by a two-time Daytime Emmy–nominated run on “One Life to Live.” Since landing on Broadway in “The Lion King,” she’s lived in New York City, working onstage in Shakespeare productions, “The Color Purple,” “Rent,” “Good People,” and “Hamilton,” onscreen in indie films, “The Good Wife,” “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” “Altered Carbon,” and now, Meredith Scardino’s new musical comedy on Peacock, “Girls5Eva.”

Check out our recent Actor’s Toolkit, full of advice on manifesting your dream acting career, on Backstage’s YouTube page: https://youtu.be/dgKqznTSgIU
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Renée Elise Goldsberry

John Cena already knows what you’re thinking—he’s heard it in every audition and meeting for the past 25 years. “You can’t deny a first impression,” he says. “That’s why it’s been very difficult for me to try and seek out new levels of performance. You walk into a room, even if you’re in a suit, at 230 pounds everybody’s like: ‘Nope.’ You can only fit so many lanes.” 

In this episode of ""In the Envelope,"" the pro wrestler turned movie star walks us through every step of navigating those narrow lanes on his way to blockbuster franchise success. From selling out arenas in the WWE to the on-screen failures that motivated him in the lead-up to joining the DC Universe and ""Fast & Furious"" franchise, Cena breaks down how he always tries to find—and subvert—the motivations of any persona he plays. ""“If the ‘why’ is simply, I need you to be big, that’s OK. That’s cut and dry,"" he says. ""But if you’re willing to peel off more, and we can get to the core of why [the character] is so physically fit, then you can have some substructure. Then you can really wow people.”
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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John Cena

Brendan Fraser was never really that far away—but when you’re as beloved as he was, any retreat at all feels like a loss. Luckily, the actor is back in a major way with Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” a role that earned him his first Oscar nomination, and a renewed sense of self. 

“I know how wanting this profession can make people become… it can really change your brain chemistry to turn you into a different person that you maybe weren't anticipating,” Fraser says. “I wanted to make sure that I had a strong sense of identity. And that always came from feeling like I was comfortable in my own skin."

In this episode of In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, Fraser explains all the ways he’s changed as an actor—and as a person.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Brendan Fraser

Jodie Comer scored a Tony nomination for Suzie Miller’s ‘Prima Facie,’ the one-woman show in which she plays a barrister, Tessa, whose sense of self is upended by a sexual assault. It’s an astonishing, 100-minute whirlwind where Comer doesn’t leave the stage once. To watch her take audiences on that journey night after night, it’s easy to forget that Comer—best known for TV thriller “Killing Eve” and Ridley Scott’s “The Last Duel”—is also making her Broadway debut. 

“When I took on this role, I didn't know how I was going to do it, truth be told. And I think that was a huge draw,” Comer tells us about accepting the role when it debuted on the West End in 2022. “I was completely in awe. I thought, how will I ever execute this? I was really interested in that journey of: how do I get from where I am now, having no idea how I'm going to do it and struggling to imagine it, to performing this eight nights a week?”

On this episode of In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, Comer dives deep into how that journey took shape and the realities of carrying a Broadway show on your back eight shows a week.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Jodie Comer

Bella Ramsey is quickly becoming a household name talent thanks to hits like “Game of Thrones” and “The Last of Us.” It was only recently, though, that they admitted they might just be able to make a career out of this. “I used to say to people when they asked what I did, I'd say, ‘Oh I do acting,’” Ramsey tells us. “That eventually shifted to me saying, ‘I'm an actor.’ It's such a tiny little change in language, but it really feels different.” 

On this episode of In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, Ramsey takes us behind the scenes of ‘The Last of Us,’ shares their acting secrets, and gets candid about how they’re feeling headed into season 2 of the HBO apocalypse drama.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis

Bella Ramsey

*This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike*

Ayo Edebiri is everywhere in 2023, a year that includes five film roles, appearances in eight TV series, and her first ever Emmy nomination for playing sous-chef Sydney in Hulu’s “The Bear.” So it’s taken a bit to get used to the downtime she’s in now, thanks to careful planning (plus concurrent strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA). Either way, she needed the space to, in her words, “be a human being.” 

“It feels so trite but it's the most crucial thing,” she says. “Any [artist] who is so consumed with making things, making things, making things, there's no reserve in the well. There's no real life in you.”

On this episode of In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, Edebiri explains her journey from stand-up stages and writers rooms to a packed performance schedule, as well as how she feels about taking on her biggest project yet—the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie “Thunderbolts.”
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Ayo Edebiri

Emma Stone joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the insecurities, doubts, and ultimately triumphs of playing the undead Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things." Stone also dives into the arc of her entire career, from the Valley Youth Theatre in Arizona to the Oscar stage.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis

Emma Stone

Dakota Fanning joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the lessons she's learned about acting (and life) over her 25-year career. She also digs into her performance in Netflix's "Ripley" alongside Andrew Scott.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis

Dakota Fanning

Tom Hiddleston joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his entire MCU arc as the god of mischief, Loki—from his first audition to the enigmatic ending of "Loki" season 2.

"Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Host: Vinnie Mancuso
- Producer: Jamie Muffett
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- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis

Tom Hiddleston

Kate Rhodes James joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss how she assembled the cast of HBO's epic "Game of Thrones" prequel, "House of the Dragon." She also offers her best advice for actors looking to stand out, talks about what it's like to be Ridley Scott's go-to casting director, and reveals what made Paul Mescal perfect for "Gladiator II." 

"Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Additional support: Kasey Howe

Casting Director Kate Rhodes James ("House of the Dragon," "Gladiator II")

Kathryn Hahn joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the entire arc of her career, from her earliest days auditioning in New York to leading the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Agatha All Along." She also digs into the chemistry with co-star Aubrey Plaza that makes the Disney+ show work so well.

Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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- Additional support: Kasey Howe

Kathryn Hahn

Daniel Craig joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his remarkable performance in Luca Guadagnino's "Queer." The former James Bond star also discusses his earliest theater memories, his approach to character building, and why he finds it difficult to discuss acting.

Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ

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Daniel Craig

Javier Bardem joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his chilling performance in 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' as well as recent projects like 'Dune: Part 2' and 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.' Bardem also dives into his philosophies toward acting and how he's developed such a wide-ranging résumé of roles.

Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Javier Bardem

Pamela Anderson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her remarkable, SAG Award-nominated performance in Gia Coppola's "The Last Showgirl." Anderson also discusses her acting training with renowned coach Ivana Chubbuck and feeling like the "new kid in town" during awards season.


Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann

Pamela Anderson

Angelina Jolie joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her intense preparation to play opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's "Maria." She also dives deep into her approach to performing, her feelings toward fame, and her advice to anyone looking to explore their creative side. 

Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann

Angelina Jolie

Daisy Ridley joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dive deep into her career, from musical theater school beginnings to her life-changing "Star Wars" experience and recent work like "Magpie" and "Cleaner." Ridley also discusses the challenge of returning as Rey to the "Star Wars" franchise for the confirmed project directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Daisy Ridley

Kit Connor joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the A24 Navy SEAL ensemble "Warfare" and his recent Broadway debut in "Romeo & Juliet." He also digs into how he's aiming to get better as a performer with every role, and what he thinks about life after his breakthrough project, Netflix's "Heartstopper." 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Kit Connor

Finn Wolfhard joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his feature-directing debut, the slasher-comedy "Hell of a Summer." He also digs into his feelings about "Stranger Things" coming to an end and what Hollywood often gets wrong about writing for Gen Z. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Finn Wolfhard

Hailee Steinfeld joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the biggest challenges and triumphs of her remarkable performance in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." Steinfeld also looks back on the entire arc of her career, reflects on her return to the MCU as Kate Bishop, and explains why everything always rounds back to "True Grit." 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Hailee Steinfeld

Darren Criss joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his role in Broadway's heartwarming helper-bot musical, "Maybe Happy Ending," which just earned him his first Tony nomination. Criss also dives deep into his entire career, from the super-viral "A Very Potter Musical" to "Glee," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and much more. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Darren Criss

Vincent D'Onofrio joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss playing Marvel's Kingpin of Crime, Wilson Fisk, including updates on "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2. D'Onofrio also digs deep into how aspiring performers can live the life of an artist and looks back on a career that includes "Men In Black," "Full Metal Jacket," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Vincent D'Onofrio

Jason Segel joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "Shrinking" season 2 and how he's crafted his life as an artist. He also digs deep into his earliest acting days, burning out in his busy 20s, and why he found renewed energy after moving out of Hollywood. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Jason Segel

Tramell Tillman joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the intense process of playing Milchick on the Apple TV+ sci-fi hit, "Severance." He also dives deep into the long road that led this breakout moment, his advice for aspiring performers, why he stays off Reddit these days, and working across from Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning." 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Tramell Tillman

Amanda Seyfried joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to get candid about her journey through Hollywood and the state of the industry. She also discusses doing deep, dramatic roles like "Long Bright River," how she feels about the delayed response to "Jennifer's Body, whether a third "Mamma Mia" movie will happen, and much more. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Amanda Seyfried

Alden Ehrenreich joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss Zach Cregger's "Barbarian" follow-up, "Weapons," as well as his MCU role in "Ironheart." The actor also candidly chats about his Han Solo audition process, working with Christopher Nolan on "Oppenheimer," getting discovered by Steven Spielberg, and much more. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Alden Ehrenreich

Ralph Ineson joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss bringing iconic Marvel villain Galactus to life in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The actor discusses the unique way he got cast, the 'natural disasters' that inspired the character's voice, Galactus' motivations, and the surreal experience of becoming a popcorn bucket. Ineson also talks the intense way his frequent collaborator Robert Eggers ("The Witch," "Nosferatu") likes to work, as well as how blockbuster filmmaking has changed since he played a Death Eater in three "Harry Potter" films. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Ralph Ineson (Galactus, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps")

Cristin Milioti joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to look back on her entire career, from block box theater in New York City to Batman villain Sofia Falcone on "The Penguin." Milioti also digs into standout roles like "Once," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Palm Springs."   
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Cristin Milioti

Seth Rogen joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "The Studio," which just notched 23 Emmy nominations. Rogen also gets candid about writing season 2, booking A-list cameos, how he feels about his public persona, the weirdness of acting as an art form, Vin Diesel, James Cameron, and much, much more. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Seth Rogen

Madelyn Cline joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the experience of filming the fifth and final season of Netflix's "Outer Banks." Cline also gets candid about her road to success and how she plans to navigate this new era of her career. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Madelyn Cline

Paul Mescal joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to offer a rare, candid look inside his acting process. Mescal also discusses his chemistry with Josh O'Connor in "The History of Sound," playing William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet," and what it's been like during camera tests and rehearsals for Sam Mendes' four Beatles biopics, in which he'll play Paul McCartney alongside Harris Dickinson's John Lennon, Joseph Quinn's George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan's Ringo Starr. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Paul Mescal

On this episode of Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast, we look back on a few of the best stories we got from A-list actors about how they first fell in love with the craft. Featuring in-depth anecdotes from: 

Barry Keoghan
Austin Butler
Colman Domingo 
Brendan Fraser
Sebastian Stan 
Stephanie Hsu 
Robin Thede 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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A-Listers' Acting Origin Stories

Ethan Hawke joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to offer industry insights and performance tips that any aspiring actor will want to hear. Hawke also discusses "Blue Moon," his ninth collaboration with Richard Linklater, and looks back on past projects like "Dead  Poets Society," "Training Day," and the "Before" trilogy.  
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Ethan Hawke

Oscar Isaac joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to go in-depth on Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," working with Jacob Elordi, and creating a brand new take on Mary Shelley's mad scientist. Isaac also discusses his life as a young artist fresh out of Julliard, how he's evolved since, and the lessons—both personal and professional—that all aspiring performers should take from his career. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Oscar Isaac

Zoey Deutch joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to offer intimate, candid insights into the highs and lows of a working actor's life. She also goes deep on playing French New Wave icon Jean Seberg in Richard Linklater's "Breathless" behind-the-scenes biopic, "Nouvelle Vague," getting cut from "The Amazing Spider-Man," and learning to be kinder to herself on set. 
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Zoey Deutch

This week’s (extra fabulous) episode features actors from two of the grittiest and most riveting series on the small screen. Thandie Newton is an award-winning actor and activist, always on the lookout for on-camera roles that enable her to merge those two identities. Little did she know HBO’s cowboys-and-robots drama “Westworld” would provide such an opportunity. Carly Chaikin of USA’s award-winning “Mr. Robot” also joins us for a candid discussion of the nuances of casting, auditioning, and navigating the TV industry. Brought to you by HBO.

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