casting directors

New Films Starring Melissa McCarthy, Ed Helms Start Casting

Allison Jones will cast "Tammy," a road-trip movie starring McCarthy, as well as the new "Vacation" reboot starring Helms.

NBC Drama Pilots Get Casting Directors

“The Sixth Gun” will be cast by Schiff/Audino, “The Blacklist” will be cast by Pagano/Manwiller, and an untitled project from Rand Ravich will be cast by Robert Ulrich.

Jeremy Gordon, Beth Lipari Form New Casting Company

Two former associates for Beach/Katzman have partnered in a new casting venture.

Fox, CW Drama Pilots Get Casting Directors

Fox's “Delirium,” will be cast by Scott Genkinger, “Sleepy Hollow” will be cast by Cathy Sandrich and "Venice" will be cast Patrick Rush. The CW's "Company Town" will be cast by Nancy Klopper.

Emmy Nominee Jeff Greenberg Casts the Funny for ‘Modern Family’

Leading up to the Emmys, Back Stage will be speaking with nominated casting directors. "Modern Family" CD Jeff Greenberg shares his secrets.

How CD Yesi Ramirez Learned the Laws of Casting

Yesi Ramirez went from law school to casting associate on "Love and Other Drugs," "The Descendants," and "21 Jump Street."

Tad Quill and John Leguizamo Pilots Get CDs

Alexis Koczara and Christine Shevchenko will cast Leguizamo’s ABC pilot, while Tracy Lilienfield takes on casting duties for CBS’s “Jacked Up.”

CDs Laura Schiff and Carrie Audino Help Create the ‘Mad Men’ World

They recently spoke to Back Stage about working with Matt Weiner, avoiding stunt casting, and finding the perfect actor to play Don Draper’s new wife.

Tyler Perry’s 2 OWN Series Get CDs

Southern California casting directors Shaunda Grace Jones and Kim Coleman will cast ”Love Thy Neighbor” and “The Haves and Have Nots,” respectively.

Pilot Season Is a Hectic Time for the Casting Director Too

According to Sharon Bialy of Bialy/Thomas, casting directors are hard at work before a single session takes place.