Emmys

‘Homeland’ Casting Director Shares How She Discovers Actors

"Homeland" casting director Judy Henderson shares her secrets to casting the hit series and how she discovers the actors she chooses.

Casting Directors for 'Homeland,' 'Girls,' and 'Game Change' Win Emmy Awards

CSA members Junie Lowry Johnnson, Libby Goldstein, Judy Henderson, Craig Fincannon, Lisa Mae Fincannon, Jennifer Euston, David Rubin, Richard Hicks, Pat Moran, and Kathleen Chopin won 2012 Creative Arts Emmys for casting.

Can ‘New Girl’ Stars Benefit from Emmy Screw-Up?

There is an article by Tom O’Neil at Gold Derby today stating that a DVD snafu might help “New Girl” stars Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield win Emmy Awards. Every nominated actor submits an episode of their choice for the panel of voting judges to view for consideration. The ...

Emmy Nominee Jill Trevellick on Casting the Surprise Hit ‘Downton Abbey’

Who could have predicted that one of the hottest TV shows in America would come from Britain? Casting director Jill Trevellick talks to Backstage about casting "Downton Abbey," which has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards including six acting nominations.

CD Mark Saks Talks Casting “The Good Wife”

Emmy-nominated casting director Mark Saks on casting CBS' "The Good Wife," his audition pet peeves, and finding fresh talent.

Emmy Awards: Can Anything Beat 'Mad Men'?

Something groundbreaking will happen in the Outstanding Drama category at the Emmy Awards this year. Either AMC's "Mad Men" will snag its fifth win a row, setting a new record for consecutive wins in the category, or there will be a major upset. Either way, it will be exciting.

Casting Director Bernard Telsey on TV, Auditions, and his First Emmy Nod

Bernard Telsey, one of the top CDs for stage and film, recently added TV casting to his repertoire. The result was three shows in one season and his first Emmy nomination, for “The Big C.”

On the Emmy Campaign Trail

An interesting article from The Hollywood Reporter today raises an age-old question: Can an actor win an Emmy Award if they aren’t willing to campaign for it?

Emmy Nominee Martha Plimpton Shares Her Secret to a Successful Career

We chatted with Martha Plimpton on the heels of her third Emmy nomination about life on both coasts, her famous family, and what it takes to cultivate a lifelong career.

U.S. and Britain Go Head to Head in the Emmy Miniseries/Television Movie Category

Will it be the American "Game Change" or the British "Sherlock" to take the newly combined Miniseries/Television Movie category at the Emmy Awards this year?