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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.

Bradley Cooper Steps Outside the Box in 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Bradley Cooper didn’t have a whole lot of time to prepare for his starring turn as Pat Solitano, the brash, damaged soul at the center of filmmaker David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook.” In fact, he had no time.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Smashed for 'Smashed' (Video)

Mary Elizabeth Winstead discusses her career and her new film "Smashed," co-starring Aaron Paul, with Backstage.

How Ben Affleck and Lora Kennedy Cast 'Argo'

Though director-star Ben Affleck reached out to the likes of Alan Arkin and John Goodman for roles, there were still many smaller parts for casting director Lora Kennedy to fill.

How Filmmaker Michael Haneke Cast 'Amour'

"Amour" is a quiet, tender story about elderly couple Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva), retired music teachers who are still deeply in love.

A Look at the TV Ensembles Likely to Earn SAG Recognition

Backstage investigates which ensemble casts in comedy and drama are likely to get nods at the SAG Awards this year.

'Life of Pi' Star Irrfan Khan on Hollywood vs. Bollywood

"Life of Pi" actor Irrfan Khan shares his tale of auditioning for "Silver Linings Playbook" and discusses Hollywood vs. Bollywood.

SAG Awards Organizers Push Electronic Voting

Organizers of the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards are encouraging members to vote electronically for the nominees and winners.

Amy Adams, Anne Hathaway Open Up About Acting (Video)

Awards contenders Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams, Naomi Watts, Helen Hunt, Rachel Weisz, Marion Cotillard, and Sally Field talk to The Hollywood Reporter about fame, fear, and fighting for roles.