pilot season

Why the Stars Seem to Own Pilot Season

Secret Agent Man doesn’t like it either, but there are important, business-related reasons why boldfaced names seem to land all the leads in pilots.

How To Make Your Mark On a Character During Pilot Season

I’ve seen many a time when casting had a particular type in mind for a role, and then went in a completely different direction because the actor gave such an extraordinary read, and most of all, brought a uniqueness to the character that they hadn’t seen.

3 Steps To Take When Following Up on Pilot Season

Pilot season is in the final act of casting and closing deals. TV shows are preparing to film and be next season’s hit. Many were cast and many more didn’t even get the chance to show their stuff.

Casting Directors Attached to AMC's 'Low Winter Sun,' FX's Untitled Andrew Gurland Pilot

Cathy Sandrich Gelfond will cast AMC drama "Low Winter Sun," starring Mark Strong, while Wendy O'Brien will cast FX's untitled comedy pilot written by Andrew Gurland.

Tad Quill and John Leguizamo Pilots Get CDs

Alexis Koczara and Christine Shevchenko will cast Leguizamo’s ABC pilot, while Tracy Lilienfield takes on casting duties for CBS’s “Jacked Up.”

How To Know When You're Ready To Audition For a Pilot

So if pilot auditions are in the cards for you this season, it’s important to have a way of working that not only takes care of the immediate needs of the scene, but will allow you to dig deeper and show the powers that be the potential of the ...

Fox Pilots Land Casting Directors

Four Fox drama pilots including a project from J.J. Abrams and J.H. Wyman and “Gang Related,” a pilot written by the screenwriter of “Fast & Furious,” have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned.

Casting Directors Hired for 5 CBS Drama Pilots

Casting directors have been confirmed for five new CBS pilots, including a crime drama from the creators of “Homeland” and an adaptation of a Clive Owen-starring U.K. cop series.

Four More Network Pilots Get Casting Directors

CBS, ABC and Fox have all locked in casting directors for their newest shows.

Amazon, Netflix Crash Pilot-Season Party

Digital media services expand into original content.