There’s no single path to becoming a great actor. Whether one trains through Meisner, Stanislavski, Stella Adler, or Uta Hagen, every performer eventually discovers what works for them. Still, some principles seem to resonate across disciplines.
Over the years, IndieWire has spoken with rising stars and established talents about the mindset required not only to break into acting, but to sustain a meaningful career. Here, David Alvarez (“West Side Story”), Wunmi Mosaku (“