When a film stays with you, it is often because of the magical chemistry among the actors. But if the director and his casting pro don't agree on an actor, alternatives must be offered without any ...

Pioneering U.S. casting director Bonnie Timmermann — known for changing the face of Hollywood film and television by imposing ...

For the first time since 2001, the Academy Awards will be giving away a trophy for a brand new category. The professionals responsible for assembling a well-fitting cast say they're glad to have an ...

After sourcing talent for four critically acclaimed movies in 2025, kingmaking casting director Jennifer Venditti breaks down her epic year ...

Casting directors Francine Maisler (“Sinners”) and Nina Gold and Douglas Aibel (“Jay Kelly”) were among the film winners at ...

A new survey of Casting Society members reveals which Academy Awards contenders prevailed over the past 15 years — if the category had existed.

What once involved an actor and a casting director in a room is now a technologically advanced exercise with pros and cons for performers.

In a historic, long-overdue move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has added a new competitive category for Best Casting to this year's 98th ...

Veteran casting director Kim Taylor-Coleman explains what it takes to get a new Oscar category approved by the Academy—and ...

Casting directors are the invisible architects of your film's most visible element: the actors. You probably won't spot them on set. These crucial team members rarely appear once filming starts ...

This new category is one that's behind-the-scenes, but without it, there could be no movie magic. Once there's a script, ...

To be or not to be? That is a question for CT theaters when it comes to casting their plays ...