scripted programming

'Breaking Bad' Spinoff Gets Casting Directors

AMC’s “Breaking Bad” prequel “Better Call Saul,” which centers on shady attorney Saul Goodman, announced its casting directors.

E! Casts Elizabeth Hurley in First Scripted Series

E! has greenlit its first scripted series, "Royals," which is set to star Elizabeth Hurley in an ensemble cast.

‘Scandal’s’ Joe Morton Talks Season 3

"Scandal's" Joe Morton chats with Backstage about what we can expect in the second half of Season 3, and his advice for actors!

NBC Pilot, Two Upcoming Blockbusters Get CDs

Casting directors now attached to "Mission: Impossible 5" and "Insurgent," the sequel to "Divergent."

Albuquerque Studios to Host Fox's 'Hieroglyph'

Albuquerque could become a lure for actors as Albuquerque Studios announced Tuesday that it will play host to the new Fox series "Hieroglyph."

NBC, Lifetime Miniseries Get CDs

The network miniseries has been making a comeback recently and that means singular opportunities for actors. Two miniseries set to shoot in the coming months now have casting directors attached, Backstage has learned.

Spotlight On: Michaela Watkins, ABC’s ‘Trophy Wife’

The seriously funny actor talks about the amazing ABC sitcom (seriously, check it out!) and her upcoming comedy series “Benched,” just picked up by USA.

Networks Find New York CDs for Upcoming Pilots

John Ort is set to cast NBC’s “The Pro,” which stars Rob Lowe, Backstage has learned. The comedy centers on a former tennis doubles champion who gets reunited with his ex-partner after a public feud. Ort is also doing the New York casting for ABC’s untitled Anthony Anderson ...

CDs Scott Genkinger and Deborah George Launch New Office

Scott Genkinger and Deborah George have split with Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting and launched their own Studio City office.

The 'Actor's Director' Coming to TV

David O. Russell, who recently declared "I can't figure TV out," has had a drama project ordered straight to series by ABC. The "American Hustle" director was downbeat after getting asked about his small-screen prospects at a recent event for his Oscar-nominated film. "If they'll let me," he ...