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Review: An Ode to the Casting Director, Assembly George Square

A play that showcases the highs, lows and absurdities of trying to make it as an actor  The post Review: An Ode to the Casting Director, Assembly George Square appeared first on Ev...

What a Casting Director Wants You to Know for Your Short Film

One of the least discussed areas of independent cinema, and especially short cinema, is working with a casting professional. Thus, we were excited to get the chance to have a conve...

The Casting Director Behind Horror’s Biggest Hits Reveals How the Genre’s Breakout Stars Get Discovered

Casting director Nancy Nayor, whose horror credits include everything from Sam Raimi classics to hits like "Barbarian," tells IndieWire about her approach to finding actors for the...

The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up Their Knives

Casting director Ron Mare tells IndieWire about why casting "Top Chef" has only gotten more interesting the longer the show has run.

Unlocking Performance – Actor-Director Collaboration, Uncanny Choices, and On-Set Immersion

When we talk about directing, we often get caught up in the technical aspects of it, such as camera movement, lighting setups, or the mechanics of a scene. Yet cinema is ultimately...

How Award-Winning Performer Rachael Hawnt Creates Shows That Keep Audiences Coming Back

Every memorable theater production begins long before the audience takes their seats, but its ultimate survival and commercial longevity depend The post How Award-Winning Performer...

An Expert on THE ODYSSSEY Defends Christopher Nolan’s Casting and Script Choices

'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock Manifested Her Way Into 'The Whoopi Monologues' — Then Booked It With One Bold DM [EXCLUS...

Before the opening night of 'The Whoopi Monologues,' star Danielle Pinnock explains how Hollywood success favors the bold.

How ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ Turned Unknown Actors Into Emmy Nominees

The 2026 Emmy nominations gave Kate O'Flynn, Patrick Ball, Carlos-Manuel Vesga and Karolina Wydra their very first Emmy nods. The post How ‘Widow’s Bay,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’...

Anya Taylor-Joy's Comments About Becoming An Elf In LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum Are Cracking Me Up

Now that's good casting.

Omigod, You Guys! Your Guide to the ‘Elle’ Season 1 Cast

Get to know the cast as Season 1 makes its big debut!

10 Side-By-Sides Of "The Odyssey" Cast Vs. Other Actors Who've Played The Same Iconic Roles

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Casting Broadway Paddington: Onstage Performer Role

New York casting office announces a casting call for an onstage performer 4 feet tall and under for the Broadway production of Paddington

How a Student-Directed Production Became a Cosmic Cup of Coffee with Our Queer Ancestors

By Andy Bentley, Cecilia Lomanno. When Andy Bentley and Cecilia Lomanno directed The Baltimore Waltz during their senior year, it drew them closer to a generation of queer elders l...

‘Sober at work’ and other acting roles you should be recognised for

ACTING isn't the preserve of the good-looking, the talented, or even their nepo babies. Ordinary people like you perform, and these six turns in particular deserve an Oscar.

An Ex James Bond Casting Director Has Blunt Thoughts About Jacob Elordi And Other Hopefuls. I’m Not Sure I Agree

Hear me out.

Cross-ethnic casting

I complained about the casting of The Odyssey per se (the blind beggar was best), but in general I do not mind cross-ethnic casting.  I am glad Elizabeth Taylor played Cleopatra, D...

See Kathryn Hahn Address Fans Who ‘Manifested’ Her Live-Action Tangled Role Before She Was Cast

In this case, the fans knew best.

Onetime James Bond Casting Director Insists There’s One “Absolutely Essential” Trait The Next 007 Must Have

Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month that James Bond producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, whic...

A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'

The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.

An Ode to .. the Great Studini

Jimmy Award Winner Samia Posadas Is Ready to Work

The musical theater wunderkind is off to college, unless the right job comes along: “Of course I’m going to take it.”

How I Stole From My Own Life to Make My First Feature in 18 Days

I came to filmmaking through acting. After years of auditions and waiting for someone else to give me the part I wanted to play, I started writing one for myself.Then I made a shor...

How Catherine Laga'aia beat out 32,000 applicants to play live-action 'Moana'

Catherine Laga'aia won the role of a lifetime in the live-action "Moana." And we're finding out just how many others applied for the part! Watch her shine in "Moana" in theaters Ju...