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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 Anthology Series or Movie 

News and Trends The Industry
September 02, 2025

Just as the swallows return to Capistrano, so do we here at Casting Networks take a few days right before the Emmy Awards to discuss the acting and casting nominations and make ...

'Freakier Friday' Acting Coach Kimberly Bigsby Reveals the Secrets of 'Imagination-based' Technique

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

Art of Acting The Industry Your Career
4 Subtle Grooming and Makeup Tips that Will Change Your Look for Auditions

4 Subtle Grooming and Makeup Tips that Will Change Your Look...

Advice Auditions Filmmakers & Creators News Self Tapes The Daily Roundup Your Career
Casting Alert: Napa Tourism Project, Plus Starbucks and Resort Commercials

Casting Alert: Napa Tourism Project, Plus Starbucks and Reso...

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HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Series: Warwick Davis Returns as Prof. Flitwick; Additional Castings Set

Warwick Davis has been revealed as the first actor from the Harry Potter film franchise to reprise their role in the upcoming HBO Original series.

The Hollywood Reporter

‘Yellowjackets’ Star Simone Kessell Among Cast Additions To Chris Hemsworth’s Amazon MGM Film ‘Subversion’

Robert John Burke and David Wenham also join the cast of filmmaker Patrick Vollrath’s submarine thriller.

Variety

Jimmy Stewart Biopic Casts ‘Hacks’ Actor Christopher McDonald as Lionel Barrymore

Also joining the film are Kara Killmer, Neal McDonough, Rob Riggle and Jemma Donovan.

Deadline

Disney Casting EVP Randi Hiller & Production EVP Sam Dickerman Exiting Studio Early Next Year

Randi Hiller, EVP of Casting for Walt Disney Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures, will exit the lot after a 14-year run in early 2026, in addition to Sam Dickerman, EVP Production for Walt Disney Pictures, who has been with the studio for the last 12 years.

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Emmy Award statues laid out across a red felt display.

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
Art of Acting The Industry Your Career
African American woman applying makeup and smiling.

4 Subtle Grooming and Makeup Tips that Will Change Your Look for Auditions
Advice Auditions Filmmakers & Creators News Self Tapes The Daily Roundup Your Career

Casting Alert: Napa Tourism Project, Plus Starbucks and Resort Commercials
Casting Alert
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'
Casting Directors Casting Insights The Industry
Makeup artist and wardrobe stylist working on an actor behind the scenes on a film production.

10 Ways To Use Background Work as On-Set Training
Advice Art of Acting Your Career
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
Diverse group of actors reading the script of a play together.

Turning Debilitating Nervous Energy into Empowering Strength
Advice Casting Directors The Industry

Acting Up: Amy Madigan
Acting Journeys Casting Networks News The Daily Roundup Your Career
A woman acting on stage, dispelling an acting myth she heard.

Six Myths About Acting That You Need to Stop Believing
Advice Art of Acting Filmmakers & Creators Your Career

Casting Alert: Teen Soccer Players for Movie, Plus Gourmet Popcorn & Men's Body Product Commercials
Casting Alert
Severance casting director Rachel Tenner smiling indoors in a black blouse with a silver leaf pattern.

Rachel Tenner Reveals the Casting Process of 'Severance'
Casting Directors Casting Insights The Industry
Model and actress Aconda Williams outside looking fierce in a pink hoodie and a white Puna shirt.

How Aconda Williams Booked a Foot Locker Commercial and Got Her SAG Card | Success Story
Acting Journeys Success Stories Your Career
A theater actress sitting in the dressing room studying the script and getting into character.

The Importance of Emotional Preparation
Advice Industry 101 The Industry
Casting Director Sarah Cayce on set in a denim jacket watching actors perform and audition.

Sarah Cayce's Audition Advice: 'Be Ready to Collaborate'
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