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Parting the Clouds of Callbacks and Casting

Parting the Clouds of Callbacks and Casting

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July 11, 2025

The commercial casting process doesn't have to be a mystery. While every job is unique, there's a fundamental structure that casting professionals follow because it's effective ...

Robin Carus: Never Apologize, Be Prepared, Have Fun Playing

Robin Carus: Never Apologize, Be Prepared, Have Fun Playing

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Becca McCracken On the Nuances of Regional Theater Casting

Becca McCracken On the Nuances of Regional Theater Casting

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Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting 'What You Have to Offer'

Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting '...

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Dianne Wiest & Stockard Channing Returning for ‘Practical Magic 2’; Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly Mcleod Also Set

Oscar winner Dianne Wiest and Oscar nominee Stockard Channing are set to return for Practical Magic 2, Warner Bros. Pictures’ sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.

The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Kitsch To Star in ‘Eleven Days’ Prison Hostage Thriller

Concussion helmer Peter Landesman is directing the indie based on a real-life Texas prison uprising, with Kevin Sheridan penning the screenplay.

Variety

‘The Pitt’: Tracy Ifeachor Not Returninga as Heather Collins for Season 2

Tracy Ifeachor, who played Dr. Heather Collins in Season 1 of The Pitt, will not return for Season 2.

The Hollywood Reporter

Hailee Steinfeld Joins Miles Teller in Paramount’s ‘Winter Games’

Paul Downs Colaizzo, who wrote and directed the sporty-themed Brittany Runs a Marathon, is helming the feature and co-wrote the script with Patrick Cunnane.

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An actor thrilled that he has not only gotten a callback, but just might get cast in a lead role.

Parting the Clouds of Callbacks and Casting
Acting Journeys Advice Casting Directors The Industry Your Career
New York Theater Casting Director Robin Carus smiling outside in a blue shirt.

Robin Carus: Never Apologize, Be Prepared, Have Fun Playing
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Casting director Becca McCracken in a black sweater with striped sleeves holding her hands in prayer and smiling inside. A black and white filter is applied.

Becca McCracken On the Nuances of Regional Theater Casting
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Casting Director Bella Hibbs smiling in a blue dress.

Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting 'What You Have to Offer'
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Want to know what audition mistakes you should avoid? Here are some tips and advice from four casting directors.

Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid
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Casting Director Jessica Sherman smiling in front of a gray wall with a green shirt.

Jessica Sherman on the Casting of 'Predator: Killer of Killers'
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Casting Director Melissa DeLizia smiling in a black shirt with white heart prints at a restaurant.

Melissa DeLizia Says to 'Bring a Little Part That's You' to Auditions
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Collage of Casting Director Rose Rosen, a video camera and the How We Role podcast logo on a light blue backdrop.

'How We Role' Episode 13: 5 Business Principles Every Actor Should Know with Casting Director Rose Rosen
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Casting Director Doug las Aibel sitting in an empty theater smiling.

Douglas Aibel on the Casting of 'Materialists'
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Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in jackets outside investigating a fire has a firefighter walks by.

Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of 'Smoke'
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Casting Director Julie Schubert cut out collage style in front of a yellow backdrop with the Casting Networks, the How We Role Logo, and a film camera.

'How We Role' Bonus Episode: Emmy-Winning Casting Director Julie Schubert — 'Keep It Simple'
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A montage of a diverse group of individual portraits forming a pride flag.

Casting Directors Reflect on the Evolution of LGBTQ Roles
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Collage of Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, a video camera and the How We Role podcast logo on a light blue backdrop.

'How We Role' Episode 12: Voiceover Career Advice from Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick
Business of Acting Casting Directors Podcast The Daily Roundup The Industry
Gregory Slamon sitting at his desk next to an Emmy award and books.

Gregory Salmon: 'Don't be Nervous, We Want You to Do Well'
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Director David Midell in a black shirt outside looking confident.

David Midell on the Casting of 'The Ritual'
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