The book presents a cognitive model for understanding the creative practices of film and television actors, emphasizing the empathetic connections they form with characters, co-stars, and audiences. It integrates interviews with actors and insights from cognitive and phenomenological research, offering a comprehensive view of acting as a process of training and creative experimentation. The author, Dan Leberg, combines his extensive experience as a professional actor with academic expertise in media studies, focusing on cognition in screen media and performance.
