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How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up

How Ilona Smyth Built a Casting Empire From the Ground Up

Casting Directors
November 06, 2025

If you talk to casting director Ilona Smyth for just a few minutes, you’ll understand how impressive she is. She started her first casting business while still a teenager, mo ...

Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris

Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris

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Inside 'Sinners': Casting Director Francine Maisler on Reuniting With Ryan Coogler

Inside 'Sinners': Casting Director Francine Maisler on Reuni...

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Acting Up: 'Death by Lightning': Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen Electrify in Netflix’s Forgotten-History Thriller

Acting Up: 'Death by Lightning': Michael Shannon & Matth...

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Emma Laird Joins HBO & Sky Legal Series ‘War’ With Dominic West & Sienna Miller

Emma Laird has joined Dominic West and Sienna Miller in upcoming legal series War for HBO and Sky.

Variety

‘Therapuss’ Podcaster Jake Shane To Star In Hulu Comedy Project Based On His Own Life

Therapuss podcaster and comedian Jake Shane has signed on to executive produce and star in a Hulu half-hour comedy based on his life.

The Hollywood Reporter

Next Gen 2025: The 8 Hottest Young Stars In Hollywood

From festival regulars like Tom Blyth and Havana Rose Liu to prestige TV players (see: The Studio’s Chase Sui Wonders), these are the rising stars gracing screens and piquing industry interest.

TV Line

Casting News: 'Cobra Kai' Vet Joins 'One Piece', Matt Bomer Boards Hulu Pilot And More

The Parenthood alum has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in Season 3 of One Piece, which begins production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Casting Directors

Casting Insights: 'Hedda' with Des Hamilton and Jo Harris
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Inside 'Sinners': Casting Director Francine Maisler on Reuniting With Ryan Coogler
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Acting Up: 'Death by Lightning': Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen Electrify in Netflix’s Forgotten-History Thriller
Acting Journeys Art of Acting
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Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots
Advice Headshots Your Career
An actress and an actor taking notes from their director while rehearsing a scene on a theater stage.

How to Take a Note from Your Director Quickly and Well
Advice Industry 101 Your Career
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Casting Alert: Major Hip Hop Artist Music Video, SAG Commercial and Hair Appliance Ad
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Cassandra Kulukundis on Experimenting in Self Tapes: 'I Get to Know You Better'
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How to Act Truthfully in Horror & Fantasy Genres with Casting Director Suzanne Smith | 'How We Role'
Casting Directors Podcast The Industry
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November 2025: Activities for Every Day This Month
News and Trends The Industry
Retired casting director Jane Jenkins sitting on a white chair outside in a black sweater and pink scarf, hand on her chin.

Jane Jenkins Reflects on Her Incredible Casting Career
Casting Directors The Industry
casting director Georgia Topley standing in the doorway of her home.

Georgia Topley: 'Everyone Wants You to Give Your Best Performance'
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Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
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Horror 101: Where Do You Fit in the Halloween Genre?
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Casting Alert: Major Tech Company Event, Streetwear Brand Project, Insurance Company Commercial
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