casting directors

5 Things To Know Before Heading to Hollywood

If you’re dead set on moving to Hollywood, make sure you know the five things Casting Director Lana Veenker says actors MUST have before declaring California or Bust.

Casting Directors Confirmed for 4 ABC TV Pilots

Drama pilots “Doubt” and “Influence,” British adaptation “Pulling,” and an untitled original comedy now have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned.

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.

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.

‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and More CBS Pilots Confirm Casting Directors

Creative Casting, Payne/Ystrom Casting, Dava Waite Peaslee, and CFB Casting are responsible for casting five new CBS pilots, including “Beverly Hills Cop,” “The McCarthys,” “Super Clyde,” “Friends With Better Lives,” and an untitled project from Greg Garcia.

Drama Projects from TNT, Bravo Get Casting Directors

A series and two pilots from TNT, as well as Bravo’s first original scripted pilot, are set to start casting.

8 Ways To Survive the Dreaded Waiting Room

Here are a few things you need to do to protect yourself from the elements and stay in your creative zone in order to do your best work.

Adam Sandler Comedy Western, 'Maze Runner' Adaptation Get Casting Directors

"Ridiculous 6," starring Adam Sandler, will be cast by Demo/McCarthy, while "The Maze Runner" will be cast by Denise Chamian.

Six More NBC Pilots Get Casting Directors

A comedy pilot starring Sean Hayes and a drama written by Alfonso Cuarón are among the NBC pilots set to begin casting.

Why Your 'Type' Is Irrelevant

Most serious actors I know would love to play as wide a range of parts as is humanly possible, and do not want to be limited by "type." If anything, you should hope we’re willing to cast AGAINST type!