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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, it covers 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.
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- 2 weeks ago42 min
Jessica Henwick
Jessica Henwick joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "Silo" (including her emotional reaction to the fourth and final season), as well as lessons she learned playing Colleen Wing in the Marvel universe, getting cast in "Game of Thrones," her brief "Star Wars" role, her experience shooting "The Matrix Revolutions," and much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- 4 weeks ago45 min
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his career of bold choices, from Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" to playing Simon Williams in the Marvel series "Wonder Man." Abdul-Mateen II digs into his acting process, taking over established characters like Morpheus in "The Matrix" movies and John Creasy in "Man on Fire," the valuable lesson he learned on the "Aquaman" movies, "Wonder Man" season 2, and much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- Jun 18, 202642 min
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her incredible year, including her breakout role across from Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" and leading "The Handmaid's Tale" sequel series, "The Testaments," as Agnes MacKenzie. Infiniti also dives deep into her self-tape setup, chemistry reads, the myth of the "overnight success," and much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- Jun 4, 202643 min
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to dig deep into his entire career, including his recent Tony-nominated role in Broadway's "Every Brilliant Thing" and the NBC sitcom "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." Radcliffe also gets candid about his "Harry Potter" experience, his feelings toward the HBO reboot actors, the lasting impact of doing "Equus," the on-stage mistake he still thinks about from "Merrily We Roll Along," getting compared to Elijah Wood, and a lot more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- May 21, 202637 min
Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his new horror-comedy "Widow's Bay" and Netflix thriller "The Beast in Me." Rhys also goes long on his approach to performing, his American accent, and candid anecdotes with co-stars like Anthony Hopkins, Peter Falk, and Tom Hanks. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jen Foreman - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- May 7, 202641 min
Dan Levy
Dan Levy joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast for a deep dive into his new Netflix series, "Big Mistakes." Levy also looks back on the lasting impact of "Schitt's Creek," explains how he creates a collaborative set, shares what he's learned from on-screen moms Catherine O'Hara and Laure Metcalf, and much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jay Pollino - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- Apr 23, 202635 min
Intimacy Coordinator Mam Smith ("Euphoria," "The Drama")
Intimacy coordinator Mam Smith joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her roles in series like "Euphoria" and "Lioness," as well as films like "Challengers" and "The Drama." Smith also digs into working across multiple projects with Zendaya, the push for less sex scenes in movies and TV, what new actors should know about performing intimacy, and much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Jay Pollino - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
- Apr 9, 202647 min
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her creative process both in front of and behind the camera, as well as how she has shaped her career. Washington also digs into filming the most intense scenes of the Apple TV+ thriller series "Imperfect Women," the last impact "Scandal" had on her life as an actor, the importance of background actors, and much, much more. ... 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 ... Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman - Design: Rachel Geressu - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
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