The Backstage Power Casting Directors Issue!

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For actors, the casting director is the biggest star there is, and with the upcoming release of HBO's "Casting By," we take a look at some of the industry's biggest names and asked them how they cast some high-profile projects!

‘Casting By’ Aims to Give Casting Directors Credit Where Due
The new HBO documentary “Casting By” turns the camera on the people across the table.

How Andrew Dice Clay Beat Out Louis C.K. for a Part in Woody Allen's ‘Blue Jasmine’
Both actors appear in the new Woody Allen film, but casting director Juliet Taylor explains how the controversial comedian Clay was better for the part than the more likeable Louis C.K.

'Kinky Boots' Cast Features the Stars of the Audition Room
Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Justin Huff assemble a cast of hard-working musical theater actors for Tony-winning "Kinky Boots."

Casting Directors Laura Schiff and Carrie Audino Create the 'Mad Men' World
Laura Schiff and Carrie Audino outdid themselves on Matthew Weiner’s acclaimed drama this year, bringing in Linda Cardellini and a slew of other memorable actors.