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CD Marci Liroff Helps Actors Win the Audition Game

Hollywood casting director Marci Liroff on a casting director’s job description, choosing the right projects to cast, and teaching actors how to be better in the audition room.

How 'Zero Dark Thirty' Was Cast

When casting director Gail Stevens auditioned actors for “Zero Dark Thirty,” she says she couldn’t let them read from the movie’s script. She couldn’t even tell them what they were auditioning for.

Can Hugh Jackman Beat Daniel Day-Lewis for Best Actor?

Three reasons why the "Les Miz" star Hugh Jackman might walk off with the gold over Daniel Day Lewis for "Lincoln."

Jennifer Lawrence Auditioned On Skype for 'Silver Linings Playbook'

In “Silver Linings Playbook,” Jennifer Lawrence plays Tiffany, a young widow who attempts to mute her grief by sleeping with everyone at her job—yes, the women, too.

How To Audition Internationally

Casting director Heidi Levitt shares how actors and casting directors can work internationally.

John Hawkes Isn't Looking for Your Consideration

John Hawkes talks about his most challenging role in Oscar contender, “The Sessions.”

Bradley Cooper Recalls His Memorable Guest Spot on 'Sex and the City'

One of Bradley Cooper’s first notable roles was as a hunky date for Carrie Bradshaw in an episode of “Sex and the City.”

Casting Lead Male Roles for N.W.A. Movie 'Straight Outta Compton'

"Friday" director F. Gary Gray and CD Kim Coleman are casting young African-American male actors for a new film about groundbreaking rap group N.W.A.

Now Casting Hundreds of Vince Vaughn’s Children for New Movie

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking actors, including twins and triplets and people with Down Syndrome, for an adaptation of the French-language film “Starbuck” starring Vince Vaughn.

Video Exclusive: Maggie Smith and Judi Dench Discuss 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” hit theaters in May and managed to become one of the sleeper hits of the year, thanks in part to a cast led by Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie Smith.