Inside Job

3 Tips From Casting Director Sarah Finn

Casting director Sarah Finn, whose credits include "Seven Psychopaths," "Kick-Ass," and all of the Marvel Studios movies, gives actors tips on how to get the part.

How to Get Cast by FX

FX president John Landgraf is changing the basic-cable landscape by taking big risks on untested talent in shows such as “Louie,” “Sons of Anarchy,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

3 Things to Know About Casting for Disney Channel

Carol Goldwasser, casting director of Disney series including “Austin & Ally” and “Hannah Montana,” on the challenges and rewards of casting kids and teens for children’s television, and what child actors need to know.

CD Marci Liroff Helps Actors Win the Audition Game

Hollywood casting director Marci Liroff on a casting director’s job description, choosing the right projects to cast, and teaching actors how to be better in the audition room.

Duncan Stewart on Finding New Talent and Relying on Star Power

The casting director of “Chicago” and “La Cage aux Folles” wanted to be on Broadway. A career in casting took him from Canada to the Big Apple and beyond.

How to Start Your Career as a Background Actor

Barbara McNamara, extras casting director for film and TV projects including “30 Rock” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” explains how background work can benefit aspiring actors.

CD & Voice Coach Leslie Zaslower Makes Young Actors' Dreams Come True

Nickelodeon's former director of casting on her transition from talent agent to casting director, voiceover coach, and acting teacher, with a focus on developing young talent.

'Perks of Being a Wallflower' Producers Share Their Casting Secrets

Lianne Halfon and Russell Smith, founders of production company Mr. Mudd, give their take on the casting process, auditions, and inspiration.

Calleri Casting Looks to Actors for Answers

Casting directors James Calleri, Paul Davis, and Erica Jensen of Calleri Casting on auditions, résumés, and what makes a good CD.

How Actors Can Work With Film Producers

Hollywood film producer Tripp Vinson (“Red Dawn,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth”) on the producer’s role and working with actors, directors, and casting directors.