‘This Is Us’ Casting Director Josh Einsohn on Trying to Find Actors Who Feel “Like a Real Human Being”
Casting Director Josh Einsohn says that often he has to be sly in order to get the right actor for the role to agree to join the series.
Casting Director Josh Einsohn says that often he has to be sly in order to get the right actor for the role to agree to join the series.
Micheal Angarano, who plays young Nicky Pearson, expresses appreciation for having the chance to play a completely transformative role.
“To me, it’s more about figuring out the fundamentals of who she is and bigger picture ideas of what she’s gone through” – Mandy Moore
“To come onto a show as a young actor, I just wanna get better.” – Logan Shroyer
“That was the biggest challenge, dealing with the emotion and not making it too melodramatic—letting the real emotion out, and trusting your partner that they’re going to care for it.” – Ron Cephas Jones