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How Casting Director Ronnie Yeskel Cast 'The Sessions'

When writer-director Ben Lewin was looking for an actor to play Mark O’Brien in “The Sessions,” he knew he was in for a challenge.

How Casting Director Richard Rousseau Cast 'Rust and Bone'

“Rust and Bone,” filmmaker Jacques Audiard’s moving romantic drama based on Craig Davidson’s short story collection, boasts a thoroughly complex woman at its core.

How Gus Van Sant's 'Promised Land' Was Cast

“Promised Land,” director Gus Van Sant’s tale of culture clash between corporate interests and small-town America, boasts a sprawling cast of distinctively voiced characters.

How 'The Master' Cast Came Together

Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis assembled an A-list cast for Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master."

How Casting Director Avy Kaufman Cast 'Lincoln'

After Lewis signed on to star in the title role, Kaufman was hired to compile the rest of the cast.

How Casting Director Avy Kaufman Cast 'Life of Pi'

After nearly a decade in development, Yann Martel’s best-selling novel “Life of Pi” finally comes to theaters Nov. 21, and director Ang Lee’s 3-D film adaptation is receiving praise for its lush cinematography, special effects, and CG creations.

How Casting Director Nina Gold Cast 'Les Misérables'

Finding the right faces to embody the iconic parts that make up the world of musical phenomenon “Les Misérables” proved to be quite a feat for casting director Nina Gold.

How 'The Impossible' Was Cast

For “The Impossible,” director Juan Antonio Bayona’s film based on the experiences of a real family caught in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, casting director Shaheen Baig was careful to err on the side of naturalism.

How Casting Director Terri Taylor Cast 'Hitchcock'

How do you cast a movie about the making of one of the most-watched films in history? That was what casting director Terri Taylor had to figure out as she set about her work on “Hitchcock."

How Casting Director Victoria Burrows Assembled the 'Flight' Ensemble

Casting director Victoria Burrows has been working with Robert Zemeckis for more than 18 years, so the decision to cast the drama-thriller “Flight” wasn’t a difficult one.