casting directors

CD & Voice Coach Leslie Zaslower Makes Young Actors' Dreams Come True

Nickelodeon's former director of casting on her transition from talent agent to casting director, voiceover coach, and acting teacher, with a focus on developing young talent.

ABC Recasting Roles for Season Two of Tim Allen's 'Last Man Standing'

Three actors have been replaced and another role is now being recast in the ABC sitcom, which stars Tim Allen and returns for its second season this fall.

Heather Comer Loves Setting the Scene by Casting

The president of Comer Casting has worked on such projects as "The Good Wife," "Step Up 3D," and "The Smurfs."

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.

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."

CD Seth Yanklewitz on Casting Fox's Emmy-Nominated 'New Girl'

"New Girl" stars Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield have both earned Emmy nominations after being cast in the Fox comedy by casting director Seth Yanklewitz.

CD Jennifer Euston Says Actors Should Look But Not Touch

The casting director of HBO's "Girls" and "The Pacific" wants actors to be comfortable in the audition room. Just don't get too comfortable.

CD Jennifer Euston Found Her True Calling at an Open Call

How a shy little girl with a love of TV and movies became an Emmy and Artios-winning casting director for shows such as HBO's "Girls" and "The Pacific."

Seven New ABC Comedy and Drama Series Confirm Casting Directors

CDs have been hired for ABC shows "The Family Tools," "Malibu Country," "The Neighbors," "666 Park Avenue," "Last Resort," "Red Widow," and "Nashville."