About this episode
Kerry Washington discusses her creative process and career in this episode of In the Envelope.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Vinnie Mancuso
Guest: Kerry Washington
Topics covered
- creative process
- acting
- filmmaking
- career development
- background actors
- Apple TV+
- intense scenes
Keywords
- Kerry Washington
- In the Envelope
- acting
- filmmaking
- Scandal
- Imperfect Women
- creative life
- background actors
- Apple TV+
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Backstage
Books & works: Imperfect Women, Scandal
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