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Casting ‘Bull Run’: Michelle Lewitt on Spotting Breakout Talent and Building a Standout Indie Ensemble

Casting ‘Bull Run’: Michelle Lewitt on Spotting Breakout Talent and Building a Standout Indie Ensemble

Casting Directors Casting Insights
November 14, 2025

It takes a special kind of casting director to focus so much on the indie world, but Michelle Lewitt is definitely the type. While she’s worked on bigger films like Transform ...

Casting Alert: 3D Modeling Project, Beer Commercial and Gen Z Documentary

Casting Alert: 3D Modeling Project, Beer Commercial and Gen ...

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Harry Gilbert on Trusting Instincts and Finding His Path in Casting

Harry Gilbert on Trusting Instincts and Finding His Path in ...

Casting Directors The Industry
Aaron Eckhart and John Stalberg Jr. on 'Muzzle: City of Wolves' and the Evolution of a Reluctant Anti-Hero

Aaron Eckhart and John Stalberg Jr. on 'Muzzle: City of Wolv...

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The Hollywood Reporter

‘Poker Face’ Canceled At Peacock; Rian Johnson Will Seek New Home For Series — With Peter Dinklage Starring

Peacock has canceled Poker Face after two seasons, but series creator Rian Johnson is looking to take the show to another outlet — and with a new lead actor.

Deadline

Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Florian Zeller’s Psychological Thriller ‘Bunker’ Starring Penélope Cruz And Javier Bardem

Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined the cast of Florian Zeller‘s next film Bunker at FilmNation. The film stars Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, with Zeller directing.

Variety

Ansel Elgort And Shirley MacLaine Team For Road Trip Comedy ‘Lucy Boomer’ From ‘Pretty In Pink’ Director Howard Deutch

Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver) is getting behind the wheel again, this time with Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Shirley MacLaine (Steel Magnolias). The two are set to star together in Lucy Boomer, a road trip comedy from director Howard Deutch (Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful).

Gold Derby

How Susanne Scheel Cast Over 100 Speaking Roles For ‘A House Of Dynamite’

She discusses the massive amount of research, casting real military personnel in the film, and the joy of getting to spend quality time on set.

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Casting Alert: 3D Modeling Project, Beer Commercial and Gen Z Documentary
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Harry Gilbert on Trusting Instincts and Finding His Path in Casting
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Aaron Eckhart and John Stalberg Jr. on 'Muzzle: City of Wolves' and the Evolution of a Reluctant Anti-Hero
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Casting Veteran Jason L. Wood on Building Careers and the Art of Discovery
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Between the Lines: Mastering Beat Shifts for Stronger Performances
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Casting Alert: A$AP Rocky Live Event and Major Brand Commercials Seek Diverse Talent
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How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up
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Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris
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Inside 'Sinners': Casting Director Francine Maisler on Reuniting With Ryan Coogler
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Acting Up: 'Death by Lightning': Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen Electrify in Netflix’s Forgotten-History Thriller
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Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots
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How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well
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