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Nonprofessional Actors Are the Heart of the Movies
But there are two categories of nonprofessionals whose place in the history of the art strikes me as particularly exalted. The first is…
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Laura Adler, ‘American Dreams’ Casting Director, Dies at 65
Laura Adler, a former Casting Society administrator and casting director, died on Thursday in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She…
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‘Wicked’ Casting Director Bernard Telsey on How COVID Delayed Projects and Helped Land Their Perfect Fiyero: ‘It Was Always Jonathan F—ing Bailey’
When Universal finally greenlit “Wicked,” casting director Bernard Telsey certainly knew the musical. He brought Idina Menzel and Kristin…
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Pen-ek Ratanaruang Talks Casting, ‘Last Life In The Universe’ and Miike Takashi’s ‘Punch Perm’
Acclaimed Thai director Pen-ek Ratanaruang is back at the Tokyo International Film Festival presenting his latest film “Morte Cucina.” But…
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Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born of the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’
Charlie Sheen recently appeared on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger” and reflected on being dropped from 1989’s “Born on the Fourth of…
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Frankie Muniz Hasn’t Spoken to Hilary Duff in 22 Years, Says Her Mom Interfered in ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Casting and ‘It Pissed Me Off’: ‘I Regret Not’ Staying Friends With Her
Frankie Muniz revealed during an episode of “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” last month that he not spoken to Hilary Duff in the 22 years since…
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‘DWTS’ Alum Maks Chmerkovskiy Slams ‘Absurd’ Casting of Taylor Swift’s Dancer Jan Ravnik as Pro: ‘There’s Zero Foundation’
Former “Dancing with the Stars” pro Maks Chmerkovskiy is taking issue with the show’s recruitment of Taylor Swift’s dancer Jan Ravnik. He…
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‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Announces Winner of Fan Casting Contest: ‘I’m Super Excited’
Five months after announcing an open casting call, Lionsgate has discovered the fan who will appear in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the…
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Tabria Majors on Representation, Mentorship, and the Magic of the Torrid Casting Call
When Tabria Majors walks into a room, you feel it. Whether she’s commanding a photo shoot, breaking the internet with her iconic…
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‘Hamlet’ Transfers to Brooklyn as National Theatre’s Robert Hastie Preps ‘Summerfolk’ for London; Casting Unveiled for Spring Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the U.K.’s National Theatre, is juggling major productions on both sides of the Atlantic next…
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Torrid Casting Call 2025: Step Into the Spotlight
The moment has arrived, fashion lovers. Torrid Casting Call 2025 is officially live, and this year’s search is bigger, bolder, and more…
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‘100 Nights of Hero’ Director on Giving Charli Xcx Her First Movie Role and Casting Singer Before ‘News Had Broken That She Was Interested in Acting’
Brat Summer isn’t going away anytime soon. After being officially labeled the Fifth Greatest Pop Star of 2024 by Billboard, Charli XCX’s…
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‘Late Fame’ Director Kent Jones and Writer Samy Burch on Casting Willem Dafoe as a Forgotten Poet and Paying Homage to a Lost New York Art Scene: ‘It’s a World That Was There, and Then It Was Gone’
For Kent Jones and Samy Burch, nearly everything about making their new Venice-premiering drama, “Late Fame,” was kismet. The two had…
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Alicia Vikander Says ‘The Danish Girl’ Feels ‘Extremely Dated,’ 10 Years After Casting Eddie Redmayne as Trans Woman: ‘At Least’ It Made Trans Subjects ‘Discussed’
Tom Hooper’s biographical drama “The Danish Girl” turns 10 years old this fall, and its Oscar-winning star Alicia Vikander says it…
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Adam Lambert Says ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Is Supposed to ‘Provoke and Challenge,’ Defends Cynthia Erivo’s Casting: ‘Encourage the Audience to Expand Their Minds’
Adam Lambert is standing up for his “Jesus Christ Superstar” co-lead Cynthia Erivo. In an interview with Billboard, Lambert, who plays…
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Voters favored casting early and mail ballots in last year's presidential election, report shows
Casting mailed ballots remained popular among voters in last year's presidential election, even as President Donald Trump has tried to…
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Pedro Pascal Says ‘I’m More Aware’ of Backlash Over ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting ‘Than Anything I’ve Ever Done’: ‘He’s Too Old. He’s Not Right. He Needs to Shave’
Pedro Pascal knows a thing or two about navigating major fandoms. He’s a fixture in the “Star Wars” universe for playing the Mandalorian,…
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Beyond Dakota, Pedro and Chris: ‘Materialists’ Casting Director Breaks Down the Supporting Cast and Building a ‘Tapestry of New York Personalities’
Spoiler Warning: This article contains plot details, including some spoilers, for “Materialists,” playing in theaters now. “Materialists,”…
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Casting Team Used Clips of Adam Brody and Kristen Bell’s Past Projects: ‘Everyone Could See the Chemistry Right Away’
Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel of Greenstein/Daniel Casting are responsible for some of TV’s most joyous ensembles, from the Hulu…
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How Casting Directors Populated Over 300 Characters for ‘The Pitt’: ‘If You Say One Scripted Word, That Was Us’
Filling the world of “The Pitt” was a tall order for casting directors Cathy Sandrich Gelfond and Erica Berger. The pair, who celebrate…
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The new ‘Hunger Games’ movie is holding an open casting call—and TikTok’s wacky auditions do not disappoint
If you’ve ever fancied your chances in The Hunger Games, now you have the opportunity to volunteer as tribute. Lionsgate Films just…
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‘Will Trent’ Post-Mortem: Ramón Rodriguez on Will’s Father Reveal, Casting the Actor and Angie’s Pregnancy Reveal
Spoiler alert: This story contains major plot details from Season 3, Episode 17 of ABC’s “Will Trent,” titled “Why Hello, Sheriff.” ABC’s…
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‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase Worried James Gandolfini ‘Wasn’t Threatening Enough’ Before Casting Him in Iconic Lead Role: ‘I Have One Concern’
If things had gone differently, it could’ve been someone else leading the cast of “The Sopranos.” But luckily, series creator David Chase…
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‘The Residence’ Creator on Casting Al Franken (but Not Hugh Jackman!), a Possible Season 2 and Losing Andre Braugher: ‘We All Loved Him and He Loved the Show’
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “The Residence,” now streaming on Netflix. Before writing a single word of…