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Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'

Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'

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October 24, 2025

Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed by Bill Condon, is a musical drama starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh in a breakout role. The film is about Valentín (Luna), ...

Casting Alert: Major Tech Company Event, Streetwear Brand Project, Insurance Company Commercial

Casting Alert: Major Tech Company Event, Streetwear Brand Pr...

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Jessica Munks's Audition Advice: 'Just Be Yourself'

Jessica Munks's Audition Advice: 'Just Be Yourself'

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Your Actor Bio Needs an Upgrade: How to Write One That Gets You Booked

Your Actor Bio Needs an Upgrade: How to Write One That Gets ...

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Indie Wire

2026 Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win at the Academy Awards?

As the 2026 Oscars race takes shape, IndieWire will provide predictions for which films, filmmakers, and stars will win Best Picture and more at the 98th Academy Awards.

Variety

How High Will David Ellison Go in Paramount’s Bid to Bag Warner Bros. Discovery?

David Ellison’s $23.50/share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and merge it with Paramount Skydance was rejected. How high will he go?

Variety

Michael B. Jordan in Talks to Star in Joseph Kosinski's 'Miami Vice' as Ricardo Tubbs

Michael B. Jordan is in talks to star in Universal’s ‘Miami Vice’ film reboot from director Joseph Kosinski.

Deadline

Jennifer Coolidge & Nicole Scherzinger To Star in Rebel Wilson's 'Girl Group'

Rebel Wilson is writing, directing, producing, and starring in the project.

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Jennifer Lopez with clawed hands embraces Tonatiuh in Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Bernard Telsey, Adam Caldwell On the Casting of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
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Casting Alert: Major Tech Company Event, Streetwear Brand Project, Insurance Company Commercial
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Casting Director Jessica Munks smiling outside in a grey sweater.

Jessica Munks's Audition Advice: 'Just Be Yourself'
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Young black man with glasses wearing a denim jacket and yellow shirt working on his laptop n a cafe.

Your Actor Bio Needs an Upgrade: How to Write One That Gets You Booked
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Howard Sanderson (Waleed Zuaiter), Laura Sanderson (Robin Wright) , and Daniel Sanderson (Laurie Davidson) dancing at a pool party in THE GIRLFRIEND.

Lucy Bevan and Olivia Grant on Building Chemistry and Casting 'The Girlfriend'
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Tessa Thompson stars as "Hedda Gabler" in HEDDA.

Tessa Thompson is Electric in 'Hedda' | Acting Up
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Lee Bell (r), creator of Young and the Resltess with casting director Judy Blye Wilson (l).

Judy Blye Wilson Reflects on Her Legendary Casting Career
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An actress creating her bucket list, which she will soon make a reality thanks to these tips.

Don’t Wait for Permission: Making the Bucket List Dreams a Reality
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Casting Alert: Netflix Film Starring Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson, Major Sneaker Brand Project
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Actor Dean Imperial in his car using a grainy filter.

Dean Imperial’s Unlikely Acting and Filmmaking Journey
Acting Journeys Your Career
Female director giving instructions to camera operator inside during a shoot.

How to Decide What to Cut When You're Directing
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Destiny Lilly at Casting Society's (CSA) 39th Annual Artios Awards in a blue dress smiling.

CSA President Destiny Lilly Talks Protecting Yourself from the Fake Casting Director Scam
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Casting Director Jessica Ronane in a black turtleneck smiling. inside.

Jessica Ronane On the Importance of Researching Your Roles
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Child actress Priya Rose smiling in an open field on a sunny day.

Priya-Rose Brookwell on 'Grow,' Working with Golda Rosheuvel
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Kerin Castillo Talks Netflix’s ‘Zero Day,’ Booking a Seagram’s Commercial | Success Story
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