Casting

Jeanie Bacharach on Building the Ensemble Behind ‘Beef’ Season 2

Casting director Jeanie Bacharach discusses assembling the acclaimed ensemble of Netflix's "Beef" Season 2, working alongside creator Lee Sung Jin, casting Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, discovering Seoyeon Jang and Matthew Kim, and finding actors capable of navigating the show's unique emotional and tonal complexity.

Inside the Casting of “Severance”: Rachel Tenner Breaks Down Season 2

"Severance" has emerged as one of television’s most compelling and enigmatic series, carving out a space all its own. In this wide ranging conversation with Awards Focus, she reflects on auditioning young talent, working with Stiller and Erickson, and why sometimes the best casting decisions come from a gut feeling and a memory that never left you.
Casting Directors Kim Miscia, Beth Bowling, and John Papsidera

Emmy Nominated Casting Directors on Their Process For The Flight Attendant

HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant became a massive success for the nascent streaming service, racking up views and now numerous Emmy nominations. The Emmy-nominated casting directors —John Papsidera, Kim Miscia, and Beth Bowling — delivered an amazing cast that earned two individual acting nominations (lead Kaley Cuoco and supporting actress Rosie Perez).
BRIDGERTON Casting Director Kelly Valentine Hendry

Kelly Valentine Hendry on Casting Bridgerton

When it came to casting Bridgerton, Kelly Valentine Hendry brought together an incredibly diverse and inclusive ensemble. “It’s time for us to tell our stories in a way that’s accessible to everybody,” Hendry says.