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(left to right) Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina) in DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2, directed by Pierre Perifel.

Christi Soper Shares Casting Insights for 'The Bad Guys 2'
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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
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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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Diverse friend group hanging out in summertime grilling sausages and drinking beers at a park, watching the grill master.

July 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
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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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Young Spanish man in jeans and a white t-shirt reading a contract outside on a park bench.

The Newcomer Clause: Negotiating Contracts When You're Fresh on the Scene
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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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