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Casting Alert: Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video, SAG Commercial and Hair Appliance Ad

Casting Alert: Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video, SAG Commercial and Hair Appliance Ad

Casting Alert
October 30, 2025

A major hip-hop artist is casting for a new music video and seeking diverse talent to bring authentic Southern street and diner scenes to life. We are also highlighting chances ...

Cassandra Kulukundis on Experimenting in Self Tapes: 'I Get to Know You Better'

Cassandra Kulukundis on Experimenting in Self Tapes: 'I Get ...

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How to Act Truthfully in Horror & Fantasy Genres with Casting Director Suzanne Smith | 'How We Role'

How to Act Truthfully in Horror & Fantasy Genres with Ca...

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November 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month

November 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month

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Alana Haim in Talks To Star Opposite Aubrey Plaza in ‘The Heidi Fleiss Story’

Alana Haim (Licorice Pizza) is in talks to star alongside Aubrey Plaza in The Heidi Fleiss Story, the forthcoming dark comedy serving as a biopic for “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss.

Variety

Iliza Shlesinger Starring in Romantic Dramedy ‘Chasing Summer’ With Megan Mullally, Lola Tung and More

The film boasts an impressive ensemble that includes Megan Mullally (Will and Grace), Garrett Wareing (The Long Walk), Lola Tung (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Tom Welling (Smallville), Aimee Garcia (Dexter), Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones) and Jeff Perry (Scandal).

IndieWire

Adam Driver Teams With ‘Adolescence’ Director for New TV Project

The show is the latest TV role for the Girls star after previously being announced for Apple TV’s The Dealer with Jessica Chastain.

The Hollywood Reporter

H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga To Lead Voice Cast for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Forgotten Island’

Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate also voice roles in the adventure feature that Universal releases theatrically next year.

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Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
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Horror 101: Where Do You Fit in the Halloween Genre?
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Casting Alert: Major Tech Company Event, Streetwear Brand Project, Insurance Company Commercial
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Jessica Munks's Audition Advice: 'Just Be Yourself'
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