casting directors

Jason Statham Film, Michael Bay Pilot Get Casting Directors

Barbara Fiorentino will cast "Heat," a remake of the 1986 film starring Burt Reynolds, with Jason Statham, while John Papsidera will cast A&E drama pilot "Occult."

Ken Lazer Turned a Part-Time Job Into a 20-Year Career

Taught by mentors Lori Wyman and Donna DeSeta, casting director Ken Lazer casts commercials, TV, film, voiceover, and more in New York City.

28th Annual Artios Awards Nominees Announced

CSA nominates CDs Bernard Telsey, Tara Rubin, Jim Carnahan, Francine Maisler, and more for 2012 awards honoring excellence in casting for theater, film, and television.

NBC’s ‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Among 3 Drama Pilots With CDs

Eric Dawson assumes casting duties for NBC’s re-imagining of the feuding clans, while Jennifer Cooper will cast “The List” and John Frank Levy and Melanie Burgess take on “The Advocates.”

David Caparelliotis Brings Off-Broadway Aesthetic to Broadway Casting

Casting director David Caparelliotis on casting for Broadway and Off-Broadway and finding rappers for a new musical about Tupac Shakur.

Actors Take Payment Dispute to L.A. TV Station

Performers claim that Christopher Gray Casting shorted them money for work completed.

Aaron Paul Project, 4th 'Transformers' Film Get Casting Directors

Ronna Kress will cast "Need for Speed," an adaptation of the popular series of racing video games, while Denise Chamian will cast the fourth film in the "Transformers" franchise.

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."

CD Rori Bergman Puts NY Theater Actors on Screen at Tribeca

Rori Bergman on casting "Nancy, Please," a new film that will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21.

The (Artios Awards) Show Must Go On

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the 28th Annual Artios Awards became a West Coast event, where winners included Jennifer Euston, Mark Saks, and Susan Shopmaker, among others.