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Many casting directors found their way into the entertainment industry through unconventional means. Others knew that this was what they wanted to do from a very young age. At some point, they all felt a connection to show business and… Read More

Most times, especially in film, you will be cast as characters with an age range close to your own. That said, there are exceptions. For example, some actors look much younger or older than they actually are, and shows set… Read More

Headshots are a vital part of an actor’s hiring process. Although you’ll end up using one or two essential headshots for most projects, sometimes it’s good to have other, more specific looks to fill out your profile and submit for… Read More

Casting Director Mia Cusumano will tell you that casting is one of the most crucial threads in film and television production, weaving together the story with the actors who bring it to life. With a keen eye for talent and a… Read More

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and actors are expected to keep those windows crystal clear and wide open. While it may seem obvious to the point of condescension that facial expressions impact acting, it’s not often we… Read More

Teachers provide a strong influence on our lives, and create the foundation that many of us need to pursue our interests and careers. In the spirit of gratitude, let’s look at the words of acknowledgment and appreciation that famous actors… Read More

Similar to many casting directors, Jennifer Cooper found her way into the field following a brief stint pursuing acting. She has cast more than 500 episodes of television in her career, which is an astonishing number when you break it… Read More

Getting cast for a role can be a challenging endeavor, especially for early-career actors. Independent films can provide great opportunities—and great roles—for actors who are just starting out and for those who are looking to add great footage to their… Read More

Don’t look for Jennifer Venditti’s name on a big franchise movie (that’s not really her scene). Far more attractive to the casting director is a project that will challenge both the viewer and herself. It’s why she works repeatedly with… Read More

Did you see Apple TV’s Presumed Innocent? You may have noticed that the star Jake Gyllenhaal’s wife in the movie was played by Ruth Negga, a Black woman. That character was white in the original novel on which the show is… Read More

“Failure and its accompanying misery is for the artist his most vital source of creative energy.” — Montgomery Clift The Museum of Failure, which launched in Sweden, features a large assortment of products and services that flopped in the marketplace,… Read More

Casting Director John Papsidera has had an extraordinary casting career. His recent hits include Happy Gilmore 2, the critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer, which swept the Academy Awards and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which opened number one at the box office and quickly… Read More

The entertainment industry is, without a doubt, one of the most challenging industries to break into, let alone build a career in. Its demand for top talent and its sometimes ruthless nature mean building resiliency is essential for actors to… Read More

Over the course of her 20-year career, Maribeth Fox has some pretty impressive casting credits to her resume. For starters, there’s both A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place 2, Late Night and the Amazon series Modern Love. She’s also… Read More

British-based casting directors Lucinda Syson and Natasha Vincent are responsible for populating the exciting worlds of the futuristic Galactic Empire on the Apple TV+ series Foundation, loosely based on Isaac Asimov’s book series. Syson, who won an Artios Award for… Read More