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In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast

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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 e...

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Jul 2, 2026

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Kathryn Hahn 26.09.2024

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 yea...

Gaten Matarazzo 12.09.2024

Gaten Matarazzo joins Backstage's "In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast" to discuss the pressure, dread, and joys of filming the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things." He also breaks down what it was like to make his Broadway debut at the age of 9, as well as his feelings on joining the "Star Wars" franchise with "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.” This episode is brought to you by Metro P...

Rudy Pankow 29.08.2024

Rudy Pankow joins Backstage's "In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast" to discuss how he works on his craft while filming Netflix's hit series "Outer Banks" and rehearsing for his starring role in "Romeo & Juliet" at the American Repertory Theater. Pankow also dives into why aspiring actors need to seek out great writing and his thoughts and what his career will look like when "Outer Banks" comes to...

Walton Goggins 15.08.2024

Walton Goggins joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to look back at his earliest days in the industry and detail the bold decisions that led to his eclectic career. Goggins also discusses how he became The Ghoul in Amazon's adaptation of "Fallout."

Richard Gadd & Jessica Gunning 01.08.2024

Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning join In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the emotional highs and lows of bringing the Netflix stalking series to life. The duo also break down the dynamic ending (spoilers ahead!) and why they're determined to keep the show a one-season sensation. "Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’...

Casting Director Kate Rhodes James ("House of the Dragon," "Gladiator II") 18.07.2024

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 fo...

Maika Monroe 04.07.2024

Maika Monroe joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss Osgood Perkins' 'Longlegs' and the surreal experience of meeting Nicolas Cage in-character as the film's title serial killer for the first time on set. She also discusses the surprising success and impact of her 2014 breakout, 'It Follows,' and what made her agree to do the upcoming sequel, 'They Follow,' ten years later. Backstage...

Hiroyuki Sanada 20.06.2024

Hiroyuki Sanada joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss 'Shogun,' how he broke out in Hollywood, and why he wants to pave the way for a new generation of actors. 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...

Tom Hiddleston 06.06.2024

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 thea...

Maya Rudolph 23.05.2024

Maya Rudolph joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast for a masterclass on comedy. She also discusses season 2 of "Loot" and her return to Studio 8H to host "Saturday Night Live." 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...

Jessica Lange 09.05.2024

Jessica Lange joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her Tony nominated performance in Paula Vogel's "Mother Play," taking on challenging material after 50 years in the industry, and why she feels freerer than ever in her work. *This episode is sponsored by LAMDA (lamda.ac.uk) --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backsta...

Melissa Barrera 25.04.2024

Melissa Barrera joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the arc of her career, the theater-like quality of shooting the horror feature "Abigail," and her renewed sense of purpose after being let go from the "Scream" franchise. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversati...

Dakota Fanning 11.04.2024

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. --- 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...

Dan Stevens 28.03.2024

Dan Stevens joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," his earliest days doing Shakespeare with Rebecca Hall, how he feels about persistent James Bond rumors, 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...

John Bradley 14.03.2024

John Bradley joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss what he learned about acting (and life) during his eight-season run on "Game of Thrones," and how he's using those lessons on David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' new Netflix series, "3 Body Problem." --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate,...

Geraldine Viswanathan 29.02.2024

Geraldine Viswanathan joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss starring in Ethan Coen's solo directing debut 'Drive-Away Dolls," her chemistry with Margaret Qualley, and replacing Ayo Edebiri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, "Thunderbolts." --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate,...

Lily Gladstone 15.02.2024

Lily Gladstone joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her Oscar nominated performance in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" and the historic Oscar nomination that came with it. Gladstone also looks back at her acting training and explains the various techniques that make her the performer you see on screen. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-see...

Elizabeth Debicki 01.02.2024

Elizabeth Debicki joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her journey to Hollywood success, from training at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne to learning on-camera acting from Baz Luhrmann and playing Princess Diana on ‘The Crown.’ --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate,...

Emma Stone 18.01.2024

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. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, B...

Taraji P Henson 04.01.2024

Taraji P. Henson joins In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast to discuss taking on the role of Shug Avery in “The Color Purple,” putting ego aside to audition, and the approach to performing that’s served her well over a three-decade career. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversatio...

Andrew Scott 21.12.2023

Andrew Scott joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his haunting role in "All of Us Strangers," his playful approach to performing, and how he defines chemistry with co-stars like Paul Mescal. ___ 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...

Paul Giamatti 07.12.2023

Paul Giamatti joins In the Envelope: The Actor's podcast to discuss his Oscar buzz-y role in "The Holdovers," reuniting with director Alexander Payne, and how he's changed as a performer over the years. We also get to the bottom of why, exactly, the 1989 slasher "I, Madman" is listed as Giamatti's debut credit on Wikipedia. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 6...

Emerald Fennell 23.11.2023

Emerald Fennell joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss her sultry sophomore feature, "Saltburn," starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi. Fennell also dives into how she gets such unique performances from actors, and why she has high hopes for the future of original cinema. "I think we're ready to be close to each other again," she says. "If everything before was about scale and an...

Nia DaCosta 09.11.2023

The Marvels" director Nia DaCosta joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss what it's really like to make an MCU movie and how she gets unique performances from her actors on a blockbuster set. "The biggest thing is realizing I can do it and also realizing how hard it is," DaCosta says. "But that's the way films are supposed to be hard, because the work itself of trying to make the bes...

James Monroe Iglehart 26.10.2023

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart joins In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast to discuss leading back to back musicals with ‘A Wonderful World’ and Broadway’s ‘Spamalot’—and why he’s not taking his busy schedule for granted. “I never want to get too big for my britches. I never want to think, 'that's right, I deserve this. I'm booked all the time,’ “ Iglehart says. “I want to appreciate this time,...

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