Daniel Schwab Breaks Down the Role of a Casting Assistant

Actors may find themselves fuzzy on the specific roles within a casting department. From casting directors to associates to assistants, it can be hard to keep track of who does what.

Enter Daniel Schwab, who’s worked as a casting assistant on titles ranging from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist to The Boys to Shrinking. Schwab sat down with Casting Networks via video call to explain what exactly casting assistants do, along with a standout moment from his career.

You can catch all these insights and more in our on-camera interview.

This video interview has been edited and condensed.

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