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Elizabeth Banks on 30 Rock: I like to play Avery as though she is Jack Donaghy with boobs.

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“The writers wanted a sort of money-honey. It’s a combination of a lot of those types of characters, and also sort of an indictment of Fox News, right? [Laughs.] In that, of course, the blonde beauty would be this person. At the same time, I personally take my inspiration from Jack Donaghy. I like to play Avery as though she is Jack Donaghy with boobs. Why they love each other as much as they do is that they agree on pretty much most things when it comes to the issues, how things are done, and ambition, and take-no-nonsense, and all of it. Read More...

How Did Kenny From 'The Middle' Develop His Character on the Show?

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Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman said it best: “The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit.” But for the thousands of background actors and extras continuously auditioning and facing rejection, finding inspiration to stay in the game can be tough. While many actors end up throwing in the towel, some keep slugging away. And one actor who’s been in it for the long haul is comedian Tommy Bechtold. Bechtold took a small background role on the hit ABC series The Middle and turned it into a five-year job. Read More...