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How Casting Director Avy Kaufman Cast 'Life of Pi'

After nearly a decade in development, Yann Martel’s best-selling novel “Life of Pi” finally comes to theaters Nov. 21, and director Ang Lee’s 3-D film adaptation is receiving praise for its lush cinematography, special effects, and CG creations.

How Casting Director Nina Gold Cast 'Les Misérables'

Finding the right faces to embody the iconic parts that make up the world of musical phenomenon “Les Misérables” proved to be quite a feat for casting director Nina Gold.

How 'The Impossible' Was Cast

For “The Impossible,” director Juan Antonio Bayona’s film based on the experiences of a real family caught in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, casting director Shaheen Baig was careful to err on the side of naturalism.

Where the Oscar Race Stands Now

With less than six weeks before the end-of-year cutoff for eligible films, there are still four potentially major contenders in the race that virtually no one has seen.

How Casting Director Terri Taylor Cast 'Hitchcock'

How do you cast a movie about the making of one of the most-watched films in history? That was what casting director Terri Taylor had to figure out as she set about her work on “Hitchcock."

How Casting Director Victoria Burrows Assembled the 'Flight' Ensemble

Casting director Victoria Burrows has been working with Robert Zemeckis for more than 18 years, so the decision to cast the drama-thriller “Flight” wasn’t a difficult one.

Bradley Cooper Steps Outside the Box in 'Silver Linings Playbook'

Bradley Cooper didn’t have a whole lot of time to prepare for his starring turn as Pat Solitano, the brash, damaged soul at the center of filmmaker David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook.” In fact, he had no time.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gets Smashed for 'Smashed' (Video)

Mary Elizabeth Winstead discusses her career and her new film "Smashed," co-starring Aaron Paul, with Backstage.

How Ben Affleck and Lora Kennedy Cast 'Argo'

Though director-star Ben Affleck reached out to the likes of Alan Arkin and John Goodman for roles, there were still many smaller parts for casting director Lora Kennedy to fill.

Casting Young Hollywood Stars in ‘Red Dawn,’ Before They Were Stars

Producer Tripp Vinson on casting Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Josh Peck, and Adrianne Palicki in the new “Red Dawn” remake.