Actors Coverage

Casting agency looking for extras for upcoming movie starring Zooey Deschanel at Kure Beach

A Wilmington casting agency announced in a Facebook post it'll be looking for extras for a new Amazon MGM movie set to film in Wilmington.

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Kenneth Mitchell, 'Star Trek' and 'Marvel' actor, dead at 49

(CNN) -- Kenneth Mitchell, an actor who appeared in the series "Star Trek: Discovery" and Marvel's "Captain Marvel," has died, his family announced in a statement shared on his verified social media Sunday.

By Megan Thomas, CNN

'Animate!' started after GalaxyCon success, makes Raleigh debut

The con was started after the success of GalaxyCon in multiple cities across the country, according to GalaxyCon President and Founder, Mike Broder. Broder said Raleigh has become a second home for GalaxyCon faithful.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Multi-talented Fayetteville native hits Hollywood heights in 'The Color Purple'

From sitcoms to movie screens, Latisha "Tishmone" Harden latest big role comes in the Christmas box office success, "The Color Purple," marking a triumphant transition to the big leagues.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Sparks fly for Raeford girl making her big screen debut in 'The Shift'

Kara Mae Khan, a 10-year-old girl who lives in Raeford, will make her big screen debut this weekend in 'The Shift.'

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Michael Caine announces retirement, confirming 'The Great Escaper' will be his last film

(CNN) -- Michael Caine, the British film star whose career has spanned eight decades and featured movies from "The Italian Job" to "The Dark Knight," has confirmed his retirement from acting.

By Amarachi Orie, CNN

Fayetteville actor Sheldon Bailey makes his mark in Hollywood with the biggest stars

From Nickelodeon to Showtime, model, actor, producer, and entertainer Sheldon Bailey is an exceptional example that with hard work, passion and dedication, dreams do come true.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Union strike: Broadway actors plan rally outside DPAC before 'Beetlejuice'

Broadway actors on Tuesday are expected to rally outside DPAC before the opening of Beetlejuice in a push for new contracts.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Ricou Browning, Who Made the Black Lagoon Scary, Dies at 93

Ricou Browning, who played the title character, or at least the underwater version of it, in one of the most enduring creature features of the 1950s, "Creature From the Black Lagoon," died Feb. 27 at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, northwest of Miami. He was 93.

Neil Genzlinger, New York Times

Speedy Cardinal Gibbons student on track to make feature film debut in 2023

A talented young man in Raleigh has his sights set on the big screen in 2023.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

'It's just magical': Cardinal Gibbons student talks about first feature film role

Jaden Miller is a junior at Cardinal Gibbons High School and talks about his excitement for making his feature film debut in "Not Another Church Movie."

Oscar winner Irene Cara dies at age 63

Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy-winning singer-actress Irene Cara has died. She was 63.

Orange County Sheriff's Office's final report reaffirms no foul play in Bob Saget's death

The Orange County Sheriff's Office issued its final report into the death of Bob Saget on Tuesday and said it will comply with a court ordered permanent injunction blocking the release of additional details of the comedian's untimely death.

By Gregory Lemos

Got a theatre kid? You will want to enroll them in this program

Got a theatre kid at home? Then, you might want to check out this program at Durham Performing Arts Center.

Golden Globe winner and NC native Ariana DeBose nominated for Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 'West Side Story'

North Carolina native Ariana DeBose, who won a Golden Globe in January, has been nominated for an Oscar.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL Sr. multiplatform producer

Raleigh-born actress stars in new Law & Order show

A Raleigh-born actress is making waves in New York City as a co-star in a new Law & Order franchise, that also features some well-known names.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Will People of Color Win All Four Acting Oscars This Year?

Five years after back-to-back bouts of #OscarsSoWhite put a spotlight on award-season diversity, could the Academy Awards be on the verge of a major breakthrough where people of color win every single acting trophy?

Kyle Buchanan, New York Times

Raleigh actress makes debut on new iteration of 'Law & Order'

Ainsley Seiger joins Christopher Meloni in the new 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'

New safety precautions and regulations on Hollywood sets

Actors in Hollywood are returning to the workplace during coronavirus.

Actress Kerry Washington to encourage NC early voters, campaign for Biden in Durham

Kerry Washington, actress and producer, will host three events for Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden in Durham on Saturday afternoon. Her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, will join with her.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Emmys made history with Black actor wins

Sunday night's Emmy Awards were pretty diverse before they even happened -- and then history was made.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Happy Birthday, Idris Elba! (Sunday, September 6th)

Idrissa Akuna Elba turns 48 years old on Sunday. Here are five things you may not have known about the actor.

Kelly Preston dies at age 57

Actress and former model Kelly Preston lost her battle with breast cancer. Husband John Travolta announced Preston's death on Instagram saying she died after a two-year battle against cancer. Preston and Travolta had been married for 29 years.

'Green Book' movie's Bobby Rydell hails from New Bern

'Green Book' is getting lots of critical acclaim, and one of the stars of the hit movie is a North Carolina native. Von Lewis plays Bobby Rydell.

Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globe nominations will be announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, California.