TV Pilot Casting Directors See More Diversity, New Challenges This Season
Casting Directors on what their looking for this pilot season: “That 30- to 35- year-old leading man. For a lot of those guys, we started to go to London and England”
Brie Larson on Sexism She Has Faced in Auditions
“There were many times that I would go into auditions and a casting director would say, ‘It’s really great. Really love what you’re doing, but we’d love you to come back with a jean miniskirt and high heels.” – Brie Larson
Watch: Casting Directors Chat About the Nominated Spirit Awards Films They Cast
The casting directors are asked how they cast their projects, where they locate new talent, and their thoughts on making casts more diverse.
Casting Director Bernie Telsey’s Audition Tips
“Auditions are like a blind date for the casting director and the actor. The audition starts the minute you walk in the room” – Casting Director Bernie Telsey
Casting Directors Sherry Thomas & Gohar Gazazyan Discuss Casting ‘Gotham’, Self-Taped Auditions and More
“We look for somebody who can elevate the material, which is very important when you’re looking at so many actors for a specific role.”
‘Shameless’ Actor Isidora Goreshter Remembers Her Audition
Isidora Goreshter recently recalled that her audition for the ‘Shameless’ was by far her worst ever.
‘The Good Wife’ Casting Director Mark Saks on What He Looks For in Auditions and Mistakes Young Actors Make
Mark Saks, the casting director for ‘The Good Wife’, speaks about what he looks for in actors he casts for the show and mistakes he frequently sees at auditions, especially those made by young actors
Watch: A Conversation with Casting Directors Eyde Belasco (‘Transparent’) and Tracy Lilienfield (‘Grace and Frankie’)
Belasco and Lilienfield speak about the details behind casting decisions and also share anecdotes about casting the two series they are nominated for
Youth Talent Agents Increasingly Discovering Talent Digitally
Some top agents of young talent speak about how social media has revolutionized the way they discover new talent
‘Louie’ Casting Director Gayle Keller Talks Casting the FX Series
“It doesn’t have to be Broadway. It can be some little old dive theater in East Village or in Brooklyn” – Louie Casting Director Gayle Keller on finding actors
Scammer Uses Name of Well-Known Casting Director to Promote Fake Workshop
According to CBC News, the recently-advertised workshop is a complete scam.
Watch: Q&A with ‘Orange is the New Black’ Casting Director Jennifer Euston
Few casting directors are widely recognized for their efforts in shaping the direction of the television series or movies that they work on.
Interview: Casting Director Jessica Daniels On Finding New Talent and Self-Taped Audition Tips
“I worked on 12 pilots this year and most of the series regular roles went to working actors who auditioned.” – Casting Director Jessica Daniels
Interview: Gary Marsh on Breakdown Services, Why Actors Shouldn’t Get Them and Tips on Using Actors Access
“As an actor, you have competition and not just a couple people, hundreds. So, you better be damn true to who you are and what you can play” – Breakdown Services Gary Marsh
How Social Media Is Affecting Hollywood Casting Decisions
“There is no question that today if you have good numbers on social media, you have become a better choice to be cast,” says seasoned casting director Mike Fenton.
SXSW Casting Directors Panel: Why Acting Ability May Only Account for 7% of Why An Actor Lands a Role
The casting directors spoke about filing away a talented actor’s tape if they knew he or she had talent, but didn’t have a project for that particular actor at the moment.
Casting Director Jen Rudin Talks Online Content, Agents and What Actors Need to be Realistic About
“Focus, don’t stretch yourself too thin, and be realistic about the roles you are right for” – Casting Director Jen Rudin
Casting Director Ellen Lewis on Finding the Right Actors and Working with Martin Scorsese
“There are so many cooks involved now in decisions and it can dilute the creative process” – Casting Director Ellen Lewis on the new realities of casting
Interview: Casting Director Robert Ulrich on Discovering Unknown Actors and Tips on Self-Taping Auditions
“Even if I know the character well, I pre-read fifty people or at least a great deal of people, sometimes even for a one line role” – Casting Director Robert Ulrich
Interview: Talent Manager/Producer Geoffrey Soffer on Finding Actors, Self-Taping Audition Tips and More!
Geoffrey Soffer talks about his transition to talent mangement/producing, discovering new talent and what to avoid when doing a self tape audition