Casting News

Projects Starring Shailene Woodley, Elizabeth Banks, Get Casting Directors

Betty Mae Inc. will cast "Divergent," the adaptation of the popular young-adult novel, while Aquila/Wood will cast "Walk of Shame," starring Elizabeth Banks.

Seeking Actors to Party With the Wolfpack On the Set of 'Hangover 3'

Warner Bros. is casting and shooting in Las Vegas this week for paid extras in "The Hangover Part III."

Rescheduled Auditions Due To Hurricane Sandy

Due to the hurricane, the following auditions have been rescheduled. View the casting notices on Backstage.com to see the new audition dates, times, locations, and additional details.

'30 Rock' Casting Directors Form New Casting Office

Casting directors Katja Blichfeld and Jessica Daniels have formed the New York-based casting office Blichfeld + Daniels, Backstage has confirmed.

Jeremy Gordon, Beth Lipari Form New Casting Company

Two former associates for Beach/Katzman have partnered in a new casting venture.

Aaron Paul Project, 4th 'Transformers' Film Get Casting Directors

Ronna Kress will cast "Need for Speed," an adaptation of the popular series of racing video games, while Denise Chamian will cast the fourth film in the "Transformers" franchise.

Your Chance to Play Michael Jackson on Broadway

Telsey + Company launches nationwide search for the upcoming Broadway show “Motown: The Musical.”

Casting Director Bernard Telsey Shares Advice for Actors

Casting director Bernard Telsey and director Bartlett Sher discuss the importance of the casting process and how they discover new talent.

New Mexico Film Office Holding Open Calls for Local Actors

The New Mexico State Film Office is hosting two upcoming town hall meetings in Carlsbad and Clovis, where actors can submit their headshots to local casting directors for upcoming projects.

Auditions Announced for Broadway ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’

Casting directors Ilene Starger and Zoe E. Rotter are holding auditions in October for a new stage adaptation of Truman Capote’s classic 1958 novella, starring Emilia Clarke as Holly Golightly.