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Emmy Nominee Seth Yanklewitz on Casting ‘New Girl’

Not only was he recently named Vice President of Casting at Fox, Yanklewitz just received his first Emmy nomination for casting Fox’s freshamn comedy “New Girl,”

James Purefoy Unearths the Tell-Tale Heart of ‘The Following’

The British actor, currently starring opposite Kevin Bacon on Fox’s serial-killer drama, is fearless in delving into the world of a convicted murderer who is adept at attracting fellow killers to do his bidding.

‘Smash’ Musical Won’t Be On Broadway

Choreographer Joshua Bergasse said that “Bombshell,” the Marilyn Monroe musical featured as the show-within-the-show on NBC’s “Smash,” will not be adapted for the stage any time soon.

Tracy Spiridakos on Her Role in the Upcoming TV Series 'Revolution'

The actor stars in NBC's “Revolution,” a new post-apocalyptic sci-fi series set 15 years after a disaster destroyed all of the world’s technology. Read Backstage's Q&A with Spiridakos to learn why she calls it her “dream role.”

Sharing Screen Time With Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin on ‘30 Rock’

Casting director Barbara McNamara explains how background actors can upgrade to more-prominent (even speaking) roles as featured extras on a show like “30 Rock.”

Your Key to Creating Independent Television

Mobcaster co-founder Aubrey Levy on how his online crowdfunding and broadcast platform hopes to revolutionize the way we fund, create, and distribute TV.

Hurricane Sandy Delays Production of FX’s ‘The Americans’ in NYC

The new Cold War spy series, starring Keri Russell, will not resume shooting until Nov. 26, after flooding damaged one of the show’s Brooklyn soundstages.

'Big Bang Theory' Cast Reflects on the Show's Start

Now in its sixth season, “The Big Bang Theory” has emerged as a solid hit, with two Emmy Awards for lead actor Jim Parsons, and one of the best comedy ensembles on television.

‘Community’ Casting Director Seeks Character Actors with Improv Skills

Josh Einsohn, a casting director with Juel Bestrop, on what makes a good "Community" guest star.

Lauren Vélez Went From Open Calls to TV Star on ‘Dexter’

"Dexter" star Lauren Velez shares how she got cast through Backstage and why training is so important.