Casting

Debby Romano and Brett Benner on the Casting Alchemy Behind ‘Shrinking’

Emmy-nominated casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner discuss building the ensemble of “Shrinking,” adding Jeff Daniels, Sherry Cola and Michael J. Fox, and why discovering an unexpected actor can be more exciting than landing a star.

Emmy-Nominated Melissa Gethin Clarke on the Perfectly Imperfect Cast of ‘Slow Horses’

Emmy-nominated casting director Melissa Gethin Clarke discusses building the remarkable "Slow Horses" ensemble, Roddy Ho’s surprising Season 5 spotlight, casting Nick Mohammed, the extensive search behind the Libyan storyline and what she has learned working alongside Nina Gold.

Emmy-Nominated Allison Jones and Emily Buntyn on Building the Eccentric Ensemble of ‘Widow’s Bay’

Emmy-nominated casting directors Allison Jones and Emily Buntyn discuss assembling the eccentric ensemble of "Widow’s Bay," discovering Matthew Rhys’ comedic side, taking a chance on Kate O’Flynn and why great comedy casting often comes down to instinct.

Emmy Nominee Julie Schubert on the Casting Chemistry Behind ‘The Diplomat’

Emmy-nominated casting director Julie Schubert discusses building "The Diplomat" ensemble, reuniting Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney, finding Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell's chemistry, and what casting directors really look for in an award-worthy ensemble.

Emmy Nominee Sharon Bialy on Building the Global Ensemble Behind ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated casting director Sharon Bialy discusses the global search behind "Pluribus," finding unfamiliar faces to populate the Others, casting Carlos-Manuel Vesga, why she doesn't believe in chemistry reads and how the series changed the way she approaches her craft.

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.

How Shaheen Baig Cast ‘Adolescence’ One of the Year’s Most Unflinching Dramas

Shaheen Baig spoke to "Awards Focus" about the process of casting "Adolescence", the search for Owen Cooper, and what it takes to make space for young actors to shine under extraordinary pressure.

EMMY NOMINEE JAZZY COLLINS ON CASTING PEACOCK’S “THE TRAITORS” & LAUNCHING HER COMPANY “FORCED PERSPECTIVE”

An Emmy nominee for casting Peacock's deceptively engaging reality competition series, "The Traitors," Casting Director Jazzy Collins (CSA) has the rare distinction being the first African American two-time Em... Read More...

Soulstice Casting’s Jazzy Collins & Kaymie Mattison on Emmy Nomination

Soulstice Casting Co-Founders Jazzy Collins (CSA) and Kaymie Mattison are spearheading a movement to champion diversity and inclusion within the unscripted and commercial casting spaces. They have over a decad... Read More...