Tagged emmy awards

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 Miriam Shor on the Love and Loss at the Heart of ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated Miriam Shor discusses making every moment count as Helen in "Pluribus," creating Carol and Helen’s relationship with Rhea Seehorn, the trauma of the Joining and why the show’s complicated questions give her hope for television.

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 Brittany Allen on Finding Grace in Roxie’s Final Hours on ‘The Pitt’

Emmy nominee Brittany Allen discusses Roxie’s powerful final hours on "The Pitt," researching death and terminal illness, finding the performance within the character’s physical limitations, balancing the role with motherhood and taking control of her own Emmy campaign.

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 Nominated Director Jake Schreier on Setting the Tone for ‘Beef’ Season 2 and Bringing It Home

Emmy-nominated director Jake Schreier discusses bookending "Beef" Season 2, creating its visual language, finding empathy for deeply flawed characters, shooting in Korea and his longtime creative partnership with creator Lee Sung Jin.

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.

Emmy Nominee Charles Melton on the Self-Doubt and Identity Behind Austin in ‘Beef’ Season 2

Emmy nominee Charles Melton discusses how “May December” led Lee Sung Jin to create his “Beef” character Austin, finding comedy without playing the joke, bringing his Korean American experience to the role and what he learned working alongside Song Kang-ho.

Lee Sung Jin on Reinventing ‘Beef’ for Season 2, Building an Emmy-Worthy Ensemble, and Finding Stories He Needs to Tell

"Beef" creator Lee Sung Jin discusses the real-life inspiration behind Season 2, building one of television's strongest ensembles, the now-famous Austin and Eunice hospital storyline, and why empathy remains the defining quality of great actors as the acclaimed Netflix series returns to awards season.