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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series

News and Trends The Industry
September 04, 2025

Here’s a fun fact about this year’s nominees for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series: only one of them was nominated last year (and it's probably not for the reason you ...

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Reality Pr...

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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Limited or ...

News and Trends The Industry
'Freakier Friday' Acting Coach Kimberly Bigsby Reveals the Secrets of 'Imagination-based' Technique

'Freakier Friday' Acting Coach Kimberly Bigsby Reveals the S...

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Variety

‘Cape Fear’ TV Adaptation at Apple Casts Ron Perlman, Ted Levine and Margarita Levieva

Cape Fear, the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series based on John D. MacDonald’s 1957 novel The Executioners, has cast Ron Perlman, Ted Levine and Margarita Levieva in recurring roles.

Deadline

‘The Crown’ Star Amir El-Masry Joins ‘The Agency’ Season 2

El-Masry, who can soon be seen starring as Prince Naseem Hamed in Giant opposite Pierce Brosnan, will play the recurring role of Saeed, an intelligence officer from the United Arab Emirates.

Variety

‘Yellowstone’ Beth and Rip Spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’ Casts Ed Harris

Ed Harris has been cast in The Dutton Ranch, the upcoming Yellowstone spinoff focused on Rip and Beth.

TVLine

Casting News: Charlie Hunnam Returns for More 'Monster', 'SkyMed' Adds 5 and More

The Sons of Anarchy veteran, who is set to play infamous killer Ed Gein in the upcoming Season 3 of Ryan Murphy’s Netflix anthology, is also in talks to play Lizzie Borden’s father Andrew Jackson Borden in Season 4 of Monster.

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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
News and Trends The Industry
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program
News and Trends The Industry
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2025 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 
News and Trends The Industry
Julia Butters, Sophie Hammons and Kimberly Bigsby smiling in nice dresses at the Freakier Friday premiere.

'Freakier Friday' Acting Coach Kimberly Bigsby Reveals the Secrets of 'Imagination-based' Technique
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4 Subtle Grooming and Makeup Tips that Will Change Your Look for Auditions
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Casting Alert: Napa Tourism Project, Plus Starbucks and Resort Commercials
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Casting director Sharon Bialy smiling in a black shirt in a living room near tall plants.

Sharon Bialy Shares the Casting Insights Behind 'The Senior'
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10 Ways To Use Background Work as On-Set Training
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Casting director Joey Paul Jensen smiling in a green sleeveless top in front of a wooden door.

Joey Paul Jensen on Why Imagination is 'the Most Important Ingredient'
Casting Directors The Industry
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Turning Debilitating Nervous Energy into Empowering Strength
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Acting Up: Amy Madigan
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Six Myths About Acting That You Need to Stop Believing
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Casting Alert: Teen Soccer Players for Movie, Plus Gourmet Popcorn & Men's Body Product Commercials
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Severance casting director Rachel Tenner smiling indoors in a black blouse with a silver leaf pattern.

Rachel Tenner Reveals the Casting Process of 'Severance'
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How Aconda Williams Booked a Foot Locker Commercial and Got Her SAG Card | Success Story
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