Casting Directors Archives

An image of Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare in 'Hamnet'

‘In About 15 Seconds, It Was Clear’: Nina Gold on Paul Mescal’s ‘Hamnet’ Audition

Gold discusses the challenges of casting actors, explains why Paul Mescal was the perfect choice for ‘Hamnet’, and shares what she looks for in auditions.

Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in The Beast in Me, featured in Daily Actor’s interview with casting director Julie Tucker.

Interview: Julie Tucker on Casting Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes in “The Beast in Me,” and Her Self-Tape and Demo Reel Tips

Tucker talks about what she looks for when casting major roles, and shares valuable insight for actors on how to stand out with self-tapes and demo reels.

Casting director Jessica Ronane and the main cast of “After the Hunt,” with the word CASTING and the movie’s title displayed on the background.

Casting Director Jessica Ronane on Finding New Talent for Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’

Ronane discusses assembling the cast of After the Hunt, her longtime collaboration with Luca Guadagnino, and why discovering new talent is her favorite part of the job.

Casting director Suzanne M. Smith from Outlander: Blood of My Blood alongside promotional image of actors Jamie Roy and Harriet Slater in historical costumes, with text reading ‘Casting Outlander: Blood of My Blood’

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Casting Director Suzanne Smith on Finding New Faces and Perfect Chemistry

Smith discusses the process of casting “Outlander: Blood of My Blood”, finding new actors, and why on-screen chemistry is everything.

Meredith Tucker on Casting ‘The White Lotus’ and Why Even Big-Name Actors Have to Audition

“I always like to give new people opportunities, people who aren’t as well-known. That’s one of the fun things about casting,” Tucker said.

Casting Director Melissa Kostenbauder on Bringing Big Names to ‘The Studio’ and Advice for Actors

Melissa Kostenbauder shares how she helped shape the cast of ‘The Studio’, collaborating with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and her best advice for actors on self-tapes, slates, and headshots.

The Rise of Cinematic Headshots: Why Mood and Direction Matter More Than Ever

Actors today want more than just a solid photo. They want something that tells casting, “I get it. I belong in this story.”

The Boys Casting Directors Robert Ulrich and Jackie Davies

Casting Directors Robert Ulrich & Jackie Davies on Finding ‘The Boys’, Self-Tape Tips, and What Makes an Actor Stand Out

The casting directors also talk about finding the right actors for the show’s wildest roles and how great writing helps them discover the perfect fit.

How ‘Risky Business’ Casting Director Nancy Klopper Found Tom Cruise

Casting director Nancy Klopper recalls finding Tom Cruise for the movie as well as other actors who helped the film become a box office hit.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Casting Director: “You want to get the soul and feeling of people”

Casting Director Ellen Lewis focused on capturing the essence of real-life characters for the film and praises Scott Shepherd as a “remarkable” actor.

Inside the Casting Process: Geoff Josselson on Discovering and Supporting New Talent

The veteran casting director shares insights from his two-decade career in theater casting, including Broadway.

Interview: Casting Director Cami Patton on SILO, Virtual Auditions and Self-Tapes

“I miss terribly being in the room with actors. I love that more than anything, but I have seen so many more people, been exposed to so many people I didn’t know, hired people from places that I can’t be.”

Interview: Casting Director Richard Hicks on Auditioning, Self-Tapes and ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’

Richard Hicks chats about the challenges casting the show auditioning with self-tapes, getting re-directed and more.

‘Inventing Anna’ Casting Director Allison Estrin on Julia Garner and Casting ‘Billions’

Estrin speaks about casting Julia Garner in the lead role and how casting a miniseries is different from an ongoing series.

Casting Director Interview - Brett Benner and Debby Romano

Interview: Casting Directors Brett Benner and Debby Romano Talk ‘Shrinking’, Finding Actors and More

Benner and Romano talk about casting Harrison Ford and also get into auditioning actors and what it takes to bring them back again and again.

Interview: Casting Director Alexa Fogel on ‘Black Bird’ and What Makes a Good Audition

Alexa Fogel talks about casting Black Bird, finding actors for smaller roles and what makes a good audition.

Interview: Casting Directors Bernie Telsey and Kristian Charbonier on ‘Schmigadoon!’ and What Makes a Memorable Audition

“It’s mind-blowing and so exciting…. when somebody walks in the room, and they just show you things that you never would have thought of. And no one does that better than actors.” – Bernie Telsey From movies, TV and theater, the Telsey Office is hands down one of the best